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

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Brecon is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 22m.

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 22m and costs £35 - £55.

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 28m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 28m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Harpenden to Brecon bus arrive?

Harpenden to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Harpenden to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Brecon is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Harpenden to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 687+ hotels available in Brecon.

Harpenden to Brecon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 321 bus

Q: 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 4 via Luton Station Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Market Square 16, Town Hall 3 and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

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 28m
£63–159
Drive 154.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Harpenden to Breconcar 154.7 mi
3h 22m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
7h 22m
£58–131
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Watford Junction 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 59m
Line 321 bus, line 757 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Black Boy PHbus 321
2. Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Stationbus
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain
5. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43 / ...
8h 15m

Harpenden to Brecon by train and bus

196Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Harpenden to Brecon.

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Distance: 216.4 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Brecon Interchange 4 via Luton Station Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 16, Town Hall 4, Town Hall 3, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 in around 7h 22m.

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