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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Brecon is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Leicester to Brecon?

The distance between Leicester and Brecon is 140 miles. The road distance is 128.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Brecon without a car is to train and bus via Abergavenny which takes 5h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Leicester to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Brecon bus from?

Leicester to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Brecon bus arrive?

Leicester to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Brecon is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Leicester to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 688+ hotels available in Brecon.

Leicester to Brecon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Brecon by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Abergavenny
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
5h 24m
Drive 127.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Breconcar 127.9 mi
2h 44m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
7h 51m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester 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 / ...
5h 50m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leicester to Brecon.

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Distance: 138.7 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Brecon Interchange 1 via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 51m.

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