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How to get fromDerby to Brecon Beaconsby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Brecon Beacons by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    4h 28m
    £70–215
  2. Drive 130.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Brecon Beaconscar car 130.5 mi
    2h 52m
    £32–46
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Beetwell Streetbus bus Cmt
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus bus Gm8
    6h 9m
    £73–98

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Derby to Brecon Beacons via Cardiff Central and Merthyr Tydfil in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brecon Beacons via Coach Station and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho in around 6h 9m.

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