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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Crewe

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    1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Railway Stationbus bus X44 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 51m

  2. Drive 275.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brecon to Dumfriescar car 275.9 mi
    5h 9m
    £68–98

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    14h 4m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 23m
    £79–166

  5. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Railway Stationbus bus X44 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train
    8h 48m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Brecon to Dumfries. However, you can take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Hereford, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Loreburne Centre 2 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Carlisle, Lockerbie, and Sydney Place in around 14h 4m.

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