The average bus between Reading and Towcester takes 5h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Towcester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Reading and Towcester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 3:56 PM which arrives into Towcester at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Westgate and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Towcester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Towcester station via Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Reading to Towcester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Forbury Road station.
Reading to Towcester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Saracens Head Hotel station.
The distance between Reading and Towcester is 75.2 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a bus from Forbury Road to Saracens Head Hotel via Westgate, Magdalen Street, Pioneer Square, and Market Place in around 4h 54m.