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 11m 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 79 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 line 88 bus which takes 3h 3m and costs £17 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m 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 11m to drive from Reading to Towcester.

Where can I stay near Towcester?

There are 1032+ hotels available in Towcester.

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

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, line 88 bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Banburytrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northampton Roadbus 500
3. Take the bus from Northampton Road to Brave Old Oak PHbus 88
3h 3m
£17–43
Bus, line 500 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Pioneer Squarebus X5
3. Take the bus from Pioneer Square to Market Placebus 500
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Saracens Head Hotelbus X88 / ...
4h 33m
£10–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Coventrytrain
2. Take the train from Coventry to Northamptontrain
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Saracens Head Hotelbus X88
3h 39m
£42–146
Drive 60.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Towcestercar 60.1 mi
1h 11m
£15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Uk900 / ...
4h 43m

Reading to Towcester by train and bus

169Weekly Services

3h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 78.2 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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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