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How to get fromBlackpool to Breconby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 42m
    £55–117

  2. Drive 170.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Breconcar car 170.7 mi
    3h 37m
    £42–60

  3. Train, bus via Oswestry

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus bus x76
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    9h 41m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    6h 35m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    10h 3m

Blackpool to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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 42m. 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 3m.

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