There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Brecon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ebbw Vale Towntrain Newport / ...
4h 42m£152–210Drive 121.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Derby to Breconcar 121.7 mi
2h 42m£30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus Cf3
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus 445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
8h 48mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
5h 50m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Brecon is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange via Park & Ride, Royal Well and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Ebbw Vale Town via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Derby and Brecon is 177 miles. The road distance is 122.4 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £150 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Derby to Brecon, including transfers.
Derby to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Brecon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Brecon is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £150 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Brecon, Wales?
You can take a train from Derby to Brecon via Newport (S Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brecon Interchange via Park & Ride, Pittville Street, Royal Well, and Country Bus Station in around 8h 48m.
Train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ebbw Vale Town
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01544-230481
- dave@sargeantsbros.com
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
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Derby to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Derby to Brecon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Brecon is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Derby to Brecon.
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