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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Brecon is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Bulwark via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Bolton to Brecon?

The distance between Bolton and Brecon is 171 miles. The road distance is 143.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £27 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Bolton to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Brecon bus from?

Bolton to Brecon bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Brecon?

The best way to get from Bolton to Brecon is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £27 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Bolton to Brecon bus arrive?

Bolton to Brecon bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Brecon is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Bolton to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 688+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 57m
£28–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus Uk940 / ...
9h 38m
Drive 142.9 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Breconcar 142.9 mi
3h 6m
£36–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
7h 17m

Bolton to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

116Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.2 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Brecon, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavenny hourly. Tickets cost £25–100 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Bulwark via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 38m.

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