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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Brecon is to train and bus via Oswestry which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Brecon?

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 Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Abergavenny via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Brecon?

The distance between Blackpool and Brecon is 197 miles. The road distance is 171.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Blackpool to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Brecon bus from?

Blackpool to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Brecon train from?

Blackpool to Brecon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Brecon?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Blackpool to Brecon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackpool to Brecon train arrive?

Blackpool to Brecon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Brecon is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Blackpool to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 726+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 59m
£54–117
Train, bus via Oswestry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
10h 43m
£39–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
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
10h 23m
£48–112
Drive 170.8 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Breconcar 170.8 mi
3h 37m
£42–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
6h 58m

Blackpool to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 196 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Brecon Interchange 1 via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 10h 23m.

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