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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Brecon is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Brecon Interchange 4 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Friars Walk 10, Beaufort Square and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Brecon?

The distance between Cambridge and Brecon is 247 miles. The road distance is 182.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Cambridge to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Brecon bus from?

Cambridge to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Brecon?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Cambridge to Brecon bus arrive?

Cambridge to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Brecon is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Cambridge to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 691+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 48m
£54–147
Drive 181.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Breconcar 181.2 mi
3h 39m
£44–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
7h 50m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
7h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
8h 23m
£47–110

Cambridge to Brecon by train, subway, and bus

196Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.6 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Bulwark via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Brecon Interchange 4 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Friars Walk 10, St Cadoc`s Church, Beaufort Square, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 23m.

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