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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons?

The distance between Basingstoke and Brecon Beacons is 160 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons train from?

Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h.

Where does the Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons train arrive?

Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons?

There are 661+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.

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

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

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best
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 / ...
3h 46m
£109–175
Drive 134.3 mi
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1. Drive from Basingstoke to Brecon Beaconscar 134.3 mi
2h 32m
£34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
5h
£74–104
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
5h 14m
£106–175

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Distance: 159.1 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons via Reading, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Brecon Beacons via Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station 1 in around 5h.

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