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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Brecon is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Brecon is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Brecon?

The distance between Carlisle and Brecon is 270 miles. The road distance is 244.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Carlisle to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Brecon bus from?

Carlisle to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Brecon?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Brecon is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Carlisle to Brecon bus arrive?

Carlisle to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Brecon is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Carlisle to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 288+ hotels available in Brecon.

Carlisle to Brecon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Steam train

There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle 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 Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 13m
£68–151
Drive 242.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Breconcar 242.7 mi
4h 35m
£61–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
11h 48m
Steam train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Free Streetbus T4
12h 56m

Carlisle to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

59Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Brecon.

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Distance: 268.1 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Brecon Interchange 4 via Crewe, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brecon Interchange 1 via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 11h 48m.

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