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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Brecon is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Preston to Brecon?

The distance between Preston and Brecon is 180 miles. The road distance is 156.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Brecon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Preston to Brecon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Preston to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Brecon is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Preston to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 690+ hotels available in Brecon.

Preston to Brecon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43 / ...
4h 34m
Drive 155.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Breconcar 155.5 mi
3h 10m
£38–55
Train, bus via Newtown
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus X75
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Free Streetbus T4
8h 15m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Brecon.

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Distance: 179.3 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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 Abergavenny, walk to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, then take the bus to Brecon Interchange 4. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Free Street via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, Bus Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 15m.

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