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How to get fromManchester to Breconby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to AbergavennytrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4busX43 / ...
    3h 52m
  2. Drive 136.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Breconcar136.4 mi
    3h 12m
    £35–50
  3. Train, bus via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3busX75
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Free StreetbusT4
    6h 36m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Brecon. However, you can take the train to Abergavenny, walk to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, then take the bus to Brecon Interchange 4. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Free Street via Shrewsbury, Bus Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 36m.

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