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How to get fromHarpenden to Breconby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ebbw Vale Towntrain train
    4h 52m
    £162–245

  2. Drive  154.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harpenden to Breconcar car 154.1 mi
    3h 27m
    £39–56

  3. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    7h 48m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    6h 42m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    9h 48m

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  • Distance: 200.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to Brecon via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Newport (S Wales), and Ebbw Vale Town in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Brecon Interchange via Black Boy PH, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Country Bus Station in around 9h 48m.

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