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How to get fromMatlock to Brecon Beaconsby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate CrickhobusGm8
    5h 40m
    £71–94
  2. Drive 143 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matlock to Brecon Beaconscar143 mi
    3h 18m
    £36–52
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff CentraltrainNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfiltrainAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    5h 56m
    £77–231

Questions & Answers

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

National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho twice a week. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matlock to Brecon Beacons via Derby, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 5h 56m.

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