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 36m.

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 36m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Brecon?

The distance between Barnsley and Brecon is 206 miles. The road distance is 174.7 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 6h 12m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Barnsley to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Brecon bus from?

Barnsley to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Brecon?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Brecon is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Barnsley to Brecon bus arrive?

Barnsley to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Brecon is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Barnsley to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 374+ hotels available in Brecon.

Barnsley to Brecon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Barnsley to Brecon 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
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 12m
£63–128
Drive 173.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnsley to Breconcar 173.7 mi
3h 36m
£43–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
7h 59m
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
6h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
9h 45m

Barnsley to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

103Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.1 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Brecon Interchange 4 via Sheffield, Stockport, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Brecon Interchange 1 via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 45m.

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