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How to get fromBurnley to Breconby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 56m
    £58–121

  2. Drive 164.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Breconcar car 164.2 mi
    3h 25m
    £40–58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    6h 47m

  4. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    8h 57m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    10h 17m

Burnley to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Brecon Interchange 4 via Preston, Crewe, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brecon Interchange 1 via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 10h 17m.

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