What is the cheapest way to get from England to Brecon?

The cheapest way to get from England to Brecon is to bus via Cardiff which costs £27 - £65 and takes 7h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from England to Brecon?

The fastest way to get from England to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between England and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Bulwark via London Victoria, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between England and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from England to Brecon?

The distance between England and Brecon is 177 miles. The road distance is 167.6 miles.

How do I travel from England to Brecon without a car?

The best way to get from England to Brecon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from England to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Brecon bus from?

England to Brecon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Brecon train from?

England to Brecon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from England to Brecon?

The best way to get from England to Brecon is to bus via Cardiff which takes 7h 16m and costs £27 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the England to Brecon bus arrive?

England to Brecon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff - North Road station.

Where does the England to Brecon train arrive?

England to Brecon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from England to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Brecon is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from England to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 716+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
4h 56m
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
7h 16m
£28–63
Drive 166.6 mi
1. Drive from London to Breconcar 166.6 mi
3h 14m
£42–61
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
5h 24m
£72–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus 445
2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
8h 8m

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Distance: 175.8 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between England and Brecon, Wales?

FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Road hourly. Tickets cost £17–27 and the journey takes 3h 20m. National Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Bulwark via Paddington station, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 5h 24m.

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