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

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Penrith is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Penrith is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Brecon Interchange 2 and arriving at Rail Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

How far is it from Brecon to Penrith?

The distance between Brecon and Penrith is 252 miles. The road distance is 225.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brecon to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Brecon to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Penrith bus from?

Brecon to Penrith bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Brecon Interchange 2 station.

Train or bus from Brecon to Penrith?

The best way to get from Brecon to Penrith is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Brecon to Penrith bus arrive?

Brecon to Penrith bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Can I drive from Brecon to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Penrith is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Brecon to Penrith.

Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 375+ hotels available in Penrith.

Brecon to Penrith - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Brecon to Penrith by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Abergavenny to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 2m
£82–145
Drive 224.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brecon to Penrithcar 224.6 mi
4h 15m
£56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
11h 34m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Railway Stationbus X44
2. Take the train from Hereford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 5m

Brecon to Penrith by bus, foot, and train

59Weekly Services

6h 2mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brecon to Penrith.

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Distance: 250.2 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Penrith North Lakes via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Abergavenny, and Crewe in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Rail Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 34m.

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