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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Brecon is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Brecon is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £70.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Brecon?

The distance between Chelmsford and Brecon is 223 miles. The road distance is 196.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Chelmsford to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Brecon bus from?

Chelmsford to Brecon bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Brecon?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 23 bus, which costs and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Brecon bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Brecon bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Brecon is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Chelmsford to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 196+ hotels available in Brecon.

Chelmsford to Brecon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 23 bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 4 via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Market Square 16, Town Hall 3 and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 37m
£57–158
Drive 195.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Breconcar 195.1 mi
4h 3m
£47–68
Bus, line 23 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
4. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
5. Take the bus from Town Hall 3 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4bus 23
6. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43 / ...
8h 27m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport 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 / ...
9h 53m

Chelmsford to Brecon by train and bus

196Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.5 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Bulwark via Stratford, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brecon Interchange 4 via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 16, Town Hall 4, Town Hall 3, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 27m.

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