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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Towcester is to bus via Northampton Town Centre which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Towcester is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Towcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Towcester. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Brave Old Oak PH via Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Leicester to Towcester?

The distance between Leicester and Towcester is 42 miles. The road distance is 40.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Towcester without a car is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs £9 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Leicester to Towcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Towcester bus from?

Leicester to Towcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Towcester bus arrive?

Leicester to Towcester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Towcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Towcester is 41 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Leicester to Towcester.

Where can I stay near Towcester?

There are 1041+ hotels available in Towcester.

Leicester to Towcester - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Towcester by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 440
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Brave Old Oak PHbus 88 / ...
1h 56m
£9–17
Bus via Northampton Town Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Brave Old Oak PHbus 88 / ...
2h 18m
£7–10
Drive 40.7 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Towcestercar 40.7 mi
47 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Towcestertaxi 40.7 mi
47 min
£120–160
Bus via The Square
1. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to The Squarebus X7
2. Take the bus from The Square to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Brave Old Oak PHbus 88 / ...
3h
£8–9
Bus via Market Hall
1. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Market Hallbus X3
2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Brave Old Oak PHbus 88 / ...
3h 19m
£8–9

Leicester to Towcester by bus

6Weekly Buses

1h 56mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 42.2 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Brave Old Oak PH via Northampton Bus Interchange in around 1h 56m.

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