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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Brecon is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 25m.

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 25m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

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 6h 3m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m 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 The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Brecon?

The best way to get from Burnley to Brecon is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Burnley to Brecon bus arrive?

Burnley to Brecon bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Brecon is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Burnley to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 287+ 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 Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 3m
£61–116
Drive 164.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Breconcar 164.2 mi
3h 25m
£40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
7h 9m
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
8h 39m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
10h 25m

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Map of how to get from Burnley to Brecon.

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Distance: 201.7 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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 6h 3m. 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 25m.

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