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

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Durham is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Durham is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £60 - £95.

How far is it from Brecon to Durham?

The distance between Brecon and Durham is 292 miles. The road distance is 258 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brecon to Durham without a car is to train via York which takes 7h 5m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Brecon to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Durham bus from?

Brecon to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Brecon to Durham?

The best way to get from Brecon to Durham is to train via York which takes 7h 5m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Brecon to Durham bus arrive?

Brecon to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Brecon to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Durham is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Brecon to Durham.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1664+ hotels available in Durham.

Brecon to Durham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Durham. However, there are services departing from Free Street and arriving at Durham University via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Kingsway GD, Bus Station and Leeds York St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

There are 8 ways to get from Brecon to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to York
3. Take the train from York to Durham
7h 5m
£50–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds York St Bus Station to Durham University
11h 22m
£32–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bulwark to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus StationX75
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Street177
10h 23m
Drive 256.5 mi
1. Drive from Brecon to Durham256.5 mi
5h 9m
£63–91
Bus, train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
6h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to DurhamLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
8h 20m
£57–193
Bus, train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
7h 14m
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
8h 21m
£73–186

Brecon to Durham by bus, foot, and train

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7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Barracks to Durham via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Abergavenny, Manchester Piccadilly, and York in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Free Street to Durham University via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, Bus Station, and Leeds York St Bus Station in around 11h 22m.

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