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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Brecon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Brecon. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bulwark via London Victoria, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Brecon?

The distance between Basingstoke and Brecon is 154 miles. The road distance is 128.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Brecon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Basingstoke to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Brecon bus from?

Basingstoke to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Brecon?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Brecon is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Brecon bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Brecon is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Basingstoke to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 694+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
4h 14m
Drive 128 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Breconcar 128 mi
2h 32m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
8h 8m
£37–55
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 41m
£72–150
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 2m
£70–141

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Brecon.

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Distance: 152.8 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from The Malls to Bulwark via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Kingsway GR, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Bulwark via Reading, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 41m.

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