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How to get fromColchester to Breconby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ebbw Vale Towntrain train
    5h 14m
    £175–269

  2. Drive  213.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Breconcar car 213.4 mi
    4h 48m
    £53–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus bus 816
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    10h 19m

  4. Train, bus via Newport

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    7h 3m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Great Malverntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    8h 18m

  6. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    10h 52m

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  • Distance: 227.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Brecon via Stratford, London Paddington, Newport (S Wales), and Ebbw Vale Town in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Brecon Interchange via London Victoria and Country Bus Station in around 10h 19m.

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