What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Towcester?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Towcester is to bus and line 500 bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Towcester?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Towcester is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Towcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Saracens Head Hotel via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Pioneer Square and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Reading to Towcester?

The distance between Reading and Towcester is 80 miles. The road distance is 60.5 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Towcester without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Towcester without a car is to train and line 500 bus and bus which takes 3h 11m and costs £15 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Towcester?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Reading to Towcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Towcester bus from?

Reading to Towcester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.

Where does the Reading to Towcester bus arrive?

Reading to Towcester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Can I drive from Reading to Towcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Towcester is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Reading to Towcester.

Where can I stay near Towcester?

There are 1040+ hotels available in Towcester.

Reading to Towcester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 500 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Towcester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 500 bus, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Banbury
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northampton Road500
3. Take the bus from Northampton Road to Saracens Head HotelX88 / ...
3h 11m
£15–32
Bus, line 500 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to WestgateX40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Pioneer SquareX5
3. Take the bus from Pioneer Square to Market Place500
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Saracens Head HotelX88 / ...
4h 33m
£10–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Coventry
2. Take the train from Coventry to Northampton
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Saracens Head HotelX88
3h 40m
£42–107
Drive 60.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Towcester60.1 mi
1h 10m
£15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach ParkUk900 / ...
4h 33m
£46–57

Reading to Towcester by train and bus

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.9 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Towcester, England?

You can take a bus from Station Road to Saracens Head Hotel via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Pioneer Square, and Market Place in around 4h 33m.

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