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How to get fromPreston to Breconby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    5h 15m

  2. Drive 155.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Breconcar car 155.5 mi
    3h 11m
    £39–56

  3. Train, line 1 bus, line 2 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus bus x76
    6. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    9h 16m

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  • Distance: 174.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Brecon. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Hereford, walk to Railway Station, then take the bus to Brecon Interchange. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Brecon Interchange 1 via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Chester, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 16m.

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