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 30m.

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 30m and costs £30 - £50.

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 51m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £100 and takes 4h 28m.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons?

There are 635+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.

Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 51m
£82–153
Drive 134.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Brecon Beacons134.3 mi
2h 30m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate CrickhoGm5
4h 28m
£72–96

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Distance: 159.2 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Station North Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho twice a week. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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