There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Brecon by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to AbergavennyManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 51m£55–176Train
cheapest- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to AbergavennyManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 15m£38–91Train, bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 4T12
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Free StreetT4
9h 55mDrive 170.7 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Brecon170.7 mi
3h 36m£42–61Bus
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station121
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1T4
10h 51m
Blackpool to Brecon by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Brecon is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Brecon. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
The distance between Blackpool and Brecon is 197 miles. The road distance is 171.7 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Brecon without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 51m and costs £55 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Blackpool to Brecon, including transfers.
Blackpool to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Brecon is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 51m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 51m.
Blackpool to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Brecon is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Blackpool to Brecon.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Brecon, Wales?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Brecon Interchange 4 via Preston, Crewe, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Brecon Interchange 1 via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 10h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Free Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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