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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus bus X43
    5h 20m

  2. Drive 121.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Breconcar car 121.7 mi
    2h 42m
    £31–44

  3. Train, bus via Newtown

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    7h 5m

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Derby 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 / ...
    5h 25m

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  • Distance: 140.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Brecon. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Hereford, take the train to Abergavenny, walk to Station Road, then take the bus to Brecon Interchange 4. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Brecon Interchange 1 via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 5m.

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