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

The cheapest way to get from London to Brecon is to bus via Cardiff which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between London and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Brecon. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bulwark via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from London to Brecon?

The distance between London and Brecon is 174 miles. The road distance is 167.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Brecon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from London to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Brecon bus from?

London to Brecon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Brecon?

The best way to get from London to Brecon is to bus via Cardiff which takes 6h 37m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the London to Brecon bus arrive?

London to Brecon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Can I drive from London to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Brecon is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from London to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 754+ hotels available in Brecon.

London to Brecon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from London 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
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
4h 18m
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
6h 37m
£21–34
Drive 166.6 mi
1. Drive from London to Breconcar 166.6 mi
3h 13m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 49m
£74–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus 445
2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
6h 59m

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Map of how to get from London to Brecon.

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Bulwark via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from London Paddington to Bulwark via Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 49m.

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