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How to get fromBrecon to Colchesterby bus, train, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4bus bus X43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Stratfordtrain train
    5. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 6m

  2. Drive 217.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brecon to Colchestercar car 217.2 mi
    4h 33m
    £55–79

  3. Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4bus bus
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    5. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain train
    8h 43m

  4. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Railway Stationbus bus X44
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain train
    10h 10m

  5. Bus, train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Free Street to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus bus
    2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CWL - STN
    9h 54m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Brecon to Colchester. However, you can take the bus to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, walk to Abergavenny, take the train to Newport (S Wales), take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Stratford, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can drive from Brecon to Colchester in around 4h 33m.

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