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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Brecon is to bus which costs £18 - £70 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Bulwark via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Burnley to Brecon?

The distance between Burnley and Brecon is 203 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Burnley to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Brecon bus from?

Burnley to Brecon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Brecon?

The best way to get from Burnley to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £70 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Burnley to Brecon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burnley to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Brecon is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Burnley to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 679+ hotels available in Brecon.

Burnley to Brecon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to AbergavennyManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 55m
£61–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
9h 46m
£19–68
Bus, train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3X75
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Free StreetT4
8h 48m
Drive 164.2 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Brecon164.2 mi
3h 23m
£42–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to AbergavennyManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 9m

Burnley to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

118Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.7 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Bulwark via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 46m.

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