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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Brecon is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 27m.

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 36m and costs £50 - £80.

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 Bulwark via London Victoria, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Stratford, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Colchester to Brecon?

The distance between Colchester and Brecon is 245 miles. The road distance is 219.6 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 6h 17m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Brecon train from?

Colchester to Brecon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Brecon?

The best way to get from Colchester to Brecon is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Colchester to Brecon bus arrive?

Colchester to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Colchester to Brecon train arrive?

Colchester to Brecon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Brecon is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Colchester to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 716+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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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
6h 17m
£99–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus 816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
9h 27m
£37–73
Drive 218.4 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Breconcar 218.4 mi
4h 36m
£55–79
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 / ...
11h 6m

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Distance: 243.3 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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 2 in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bulwark via London Victoria, Cardiff - North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 9h 27m.

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