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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Towcester is to bus and line 500 bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Towcester is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Towcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Saracens Head Hotel via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Pioneer Square and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Towcester?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Northampton via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Southampton to Towcester?

The distance between Southampton and Towcester is 126 miles. The road distance is 100.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Towcester without a car is to train and line 500 bus and line 88 bus which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Southampton to Towcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Towcester bus from?

Southampton to Towcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Towcester train from?

Southampton to Towcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Towcester?

The best way to get from Southampton to Towcester is to bus and line 500 bus which takes 4h 56m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Southampton to Towcester bus arrive?

Southampton to Towcester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Towcester train arrive?

Southampton to Towcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Coventry station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Towcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Towcester is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Southampton to Towcester.

Where can I stay near Towcester?

There are 1046+ hotels available in Towcester.

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

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

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Train, line 500 bus, line 88 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Banburytrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northampton Roadbus 500
3. Take the bus from Northampton Road to Police Stationbus 88 / ...
4h 6m
£58–80
Bus, line 500 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 160
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 56m
£20–41
Drive 99.6 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Towcestercar 99.6 mi
1h 42m
£24–35
Train, line 88 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Oxfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Police Stationbus 88 / ...
4h 34m
£50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Coventry to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 39m
£84–126

Southampton to Towcester by train and bus

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Distance: 125.1 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Saracens Head Hotel via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Pioneer Square, and Market Place in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Saracens Head Hotel via Coventry, Northampton, Rail Station approach road, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 4h 39m.

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