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.

How far is it from Derby to Brecon?

The distance between Derby and Brecon is 193 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 which takes 5h 12m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Derby to Brecon, including transfers.

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 373+ hotels available in Brecon.

Derby to Brecon - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Brecon by train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
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 12m
£87–127
Drive 120.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to Breconcar 120.9 mi
2h 43m
£30–43
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 17m
£65–107
Train, bus via Abergavenny
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 22m
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 46m

Derby to Brecon by train and bus

89Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 191.7 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Bulwark via Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 12m.

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