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How to get fromBrecon to DumfriesBy bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brecon to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 57m
  2. Drive 275.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brecon to Dumfriescar car 275.9 mi
    5h 9m
    £68–98
  3. 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 Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 58m

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 drive from Brecon to Dumfries in around 5h 9m.

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