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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Brecon is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Copeland Street and arriving at Bulwark via Donington Park and Swansea Bus Station Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Derby to Brecon?

The distance between Derby and Brecon is 141 miles. The road distance is 121.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Brecon without a car is to train and bus via Abergavenny which takes 5h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Derby to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Brecon bus from?

Derby to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Donington Park station.

Train or bus from Derby to Brecon?

The best way to get from Derby to Brecon is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Derby to Brecon bus arrive?

Derby to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Can I drive from Derby to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Brecon is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Derby to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 694+ hotels available in Brecon.

Derby to Brecon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Derby 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, bus via Abergavenny
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
5h 38m
Drive 120.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to Breconcar 120.9 mi
2h 43m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus D8
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand F to Bulwarkbus T6
9h 12m
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
5h 40m
£78–204
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 41m
£57–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby 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 / ...
5h 47m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 140.5 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Copeland Street to Bulwark via Donington Park and Swansea Bus Station Stand F in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Bulwark via Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 40m.

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