There are 2 ways to get from Poole to Brecon Beacons by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Poole to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Bournemouth, Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Poole and Brecon Beacons is 226 miles. The road distance is 133 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £130 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Poole to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.
Poole to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Brecon Beacons is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Poole to Brecon Beacons.
There are 668+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Brecon Beacons, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Brecon Beacons via Bournemouth, Reading, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 5h 59m.
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
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