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

The cheapest way to get from Towcester to Reading is to bus and line 500 bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 4h 6m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Towcester and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Towcester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Saracens Head Hotel and arriving at Forbury Road via Northampton Road, Pioneer Square and Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Towcester to Reading?

The distance between Towcester and Reading is 63 miles. The road distance is 60.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Towcester to Reading without a car is to bus and line 500 bus and train which takes 2h 42m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Towcester to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Towcester to Reading bus from?

Towcester to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Saracens Head Hotel station.

Train or bus from Towcester to Reading?

The best way to get from Towcester to Reading is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 500 bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Towcester to Reading bus arrive?

Towcester to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Northampton Road station.

Can I drive from Towcester to Reading?

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

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1456+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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

Bus, line 500 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Saracens Head Hotel to Northampton Roadbus X88
2. Take the bus from Northampton Road to Bicester Village Stationbus 500
3. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain
2h 42m
£23–41
Bus, line 500 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saracens Head Hotel to Northampton Roadbus X88
2. Take the bus from Northampton Road to Pioneer Squarebus 500
3. Take the bus from Pioneer Square to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X5
4. Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury Roadbus X40
4h 6m
£10–16
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Coventry to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 9m
£53–89
Drive 59.8 mi
1. Drive from Towcester to Readingcar 59.8 mi
1h 10m
£15–22
Line 300 bus, line 850 bus
1. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to High Wycombe BusStnbus 300 / ...
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
4h 57m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Towcester to Reading.

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Distance: 63 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Saracens Head Hotel to Reading via Rail Station approach road, Northampton, and Coventry in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saracens Head Hotel to Forbury Road via Northampton Road, Pioneer Square, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Westgate in around 4h 6m.

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