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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Brecon is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leigh to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Leigh and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Leigh and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Abergavenny via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Leigh to Brecon?

The distance between Leigh and Brecon is 172 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Leigh to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Brecon bus from?

Leigh to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Brecon train from?

Leigh to Brecon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Leigh to Brecon?

The best way to get from Leigh to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h.

Where does the Leigh to Brecon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leigh to Brecon train arrive?

Leigh to Brecon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leigh to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Brecon is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Leigh to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 720+ hotels available in Brecon.

Leigh to Brecon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 35 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 46m
£49–82
Drive 135 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leigh to Breconcar 135 mi
2h 51m
£34–49
Line 35 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Charlotte Streetbus 35
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
6h 37m
Line 34 bus, train, line 1 bus, line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Newton-le-Willows Interchangebus 34
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
6. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
8h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
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
10h
£34–54

Leigh to Brecon by bus, train, and foot

119Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.7 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Brecon, Wales?

You can take a bus from St Mary's Way to Brecon Interchange 4 via Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Crewe, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Brecon Interchange 1 via St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 10h.

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