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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Brecon is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Brecon is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £80.

How far is it from Colchester to Brecon?

The distance between Colchester and Brecon is 245 miles. The road distance is 220.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £65 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Colchester to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Brecon bus from?

Colchester to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Brecon?

The best way to get from Colchester to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £65 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Colchester to Brecon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Brecon is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Colchester to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 687+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop 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 32m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester 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 49m
£67–193
Drive 219 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Breconcar 219 mi
4h 29m
£54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
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 / ...
8h 32m
£59–135
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 / ...
10h 56m

Colchester to Brecon by train and bus

196Weekly Services

5h 49mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Brecon.

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Distance: 243.3 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Bulwark via Stratford, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop 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 32m.

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