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 10m.

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 10m.

How far is it from Towcester to Reading?

The distance between Towcester and Reading is 107 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 train which takes 2h 15m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m 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.

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 1419+ 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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Brave Old Oak PH to Central stationbus X91
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
2h 15m
£45–82
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 10m
£10–16
Bus, line 500 bus, train
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 41m
£17–31
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
5h

Towcester to Reading by bus, train, and subway

143Weekly Services

2h 15mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

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 10m.

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