What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Brecon?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Brecon is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Brecon?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Abergavenny via Sheffield and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Brecon?

The distance between Barnsley and Brecon is 206 miles. The road distance is 175.5 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Brecon without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £150 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Brecon?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Barnsley to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Brecon train from?

Barnsley to Brecon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.

Where does the Barnsley to Brecon train arrive?

Barnsley to Brecon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Brecon is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Barnsley to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 724+ hotels available in Brecon.

Barnsley to Brecon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 15m
£155–229
Drive 174.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnsley to Breconcar 174.5 mi
3h 35m
£43–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
8h 23m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
7h 2m

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Distance: 205 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Brecon, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Brecon via Sheffield, Stockport, and Abergavenny in around 5h 15m.

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