There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Towcester by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
6h 26m£115–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Parkbus S3
8h 22m£32–61Drive 212.9 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Towcestercar 212.9 mi
3h 56m£54–78Train via Didcot
- Take the train from Plymouth to Didcot Parkwaytrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Banburytrain Didcot Parkway - Banbury
7h 53m£98–175
Plymouth to Towcester by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Towcester is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Towcester is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Saracens Head Hotel via Bus Station and Copse Corner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Northampton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Plymouth and Towcester is 277 miles. The road distance is 214.1 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Towcester without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Plymouth to Towcester, including transfers.
Plymouth to Towcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Towcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Towcester is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Towcester, England?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Northgate via Birmingham New Street, Northampton, Rail Station approach road, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Saracens Head Hotel via Bus Station, Coach Park, and Copse Corner in around 8h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Didcot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Didcot Parkway to Banbury
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Towcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Plymouth to Towcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Towcester is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Plymouth to Towcester.
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