There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Brecon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 53m£59–126Drive 164.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burnley to Breconcar 164.2 mi
3h 25m£41–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
6h 44mBus, train via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
8h 28mBus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
9h 40m
Burnley to Brecon by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Brecon is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bulwark via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Abergavenny via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Burnley and Brecon is 203 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Burnley to Brecon, including transfers.
Burnley to Brecon bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Burnley to Brecon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 40m.
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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bulwark via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Westgate Street KG, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- dave@sargeantsbros.com
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Burnley to Brecon bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Brecon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Brecon is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Burnley to Brecon.
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