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

The cheapest way to get from York to Towcester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Towcester is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between York and Towcester?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Kempton Drive adj via Milton Keynes Coachway and Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between York and Towcester?

No, there is no direct train from York to Towcester. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Northampton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from York to Towcester?

The distance between York and Towcester is 187 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Towcester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 49m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from York to Towcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Towcester bus from?

York to Towcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Towcester train from?

York to Towcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Towcester?

The best way to get from York to Towcester is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 49m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the York to Towcester bus arrive?

York to Towcester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the York to Towcester train arrive?

York to Towcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from York to Towcester?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Towcester is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from York to Towcester.

Where can I stay near Towcester?

There are 1030+ hotels available in Towcester.

York to Towcester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from York to Towcester by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 49m
£89–139
Drive 144.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Towcestercar 144.9 mi
2h 34m
£36–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to (Corby) George Street Stop Abus X4
3. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop A to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X4
5h 46m
£40–63
Train
1. Take the train from York to Banburytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
5h 5m
£94–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 561
5h 58m
£38–85

York to Towcester by train and bus

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4h 49mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.6 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from York to Saracens Head Hotel via Birmingham New Street, Northampton, Rail Station approach road, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachway 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h.

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