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 7m.

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 7m 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 Shiffnall Street 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 13m.

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 5h 8m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Brecon?

The best way to get from Bolton to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Bolton to Brecon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bolton to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Brecon is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Bolton to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 706+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 8m
£54–103
Drive 142.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bolton to Breconcar 142.9 mi
3h 7m
£36–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
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 13m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
5h 57m
Train, bus via Birmingham
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 15m

Bolton to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

104Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bolton to Brecon.

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Distance: 169.6 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavenny hourly. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Brecon Interchange 1 via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 10h 13m.

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