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How to get fromIlford to Brecon Beaconsby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilford to Brecon Beacons by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentraltrainLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfiltrainAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    4h 29m
    £75–169
  2. Drive 182.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilford to Brecon Beaconscar182.7 mi
    3h 36m
    £46–66
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate CrickhobusGm2
    6h 39m
    £74–96
  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeLCY - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Rhymneytrain
    7h 49m
    £257–715

London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Brecon Beacons, Wales?

You can take a train from Ilford to Brecon Beacons via London Paddington, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho 6 times a week. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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