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How to get fromEdinburgh to Brecon Beaconsby train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Brecon Beacons by train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Abergavenny to Brecon Beaconstaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    £210–338

  2. Drive  342.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Brecon Beaconscar car 342.9 mi
    6h 35m
    £85–123

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 2m
    £112–230

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    10h 37m

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 39m
    £110–245

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    7h 27m
    £142–260

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    7h 13m
    £130–280

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Brecon Beacons, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Brecon Beacons. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Abergavenny, then take the taxi to Brecon Beacons. Alternatively, you can drive from Edinburgh to Brecon Beacons in around 6h 35m.

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