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

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Brecon is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Harpenden and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at Brecon Interchange via Luton Station Interchange, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Royal Well Bus Station and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Harpenden to Brecon?

The distance between Harpenden and Brecon is 218 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harpenden to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Harpenden to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Brecon bus from?

Harpenden to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Train or bus from Harpenden to Brecon?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Harpenden to Brecon bus arrive?

Harpenden to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Can I drive from Harpenden to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Brecon is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Harpenden to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 740+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 54m
£89–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 53m
£26–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central 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
7h 25m
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Harpenden to Breconcar 154.7 mi
3h 23m
£38–55
Bus via Cheltenham
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
3. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Stationbus 445
4. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
10h 45m

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Map of how to get from Harpenden to Brecon.

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Distance: 216.5 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to Bulwark via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harpenden to Bulwark via Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 53m.

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