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 11m.

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 11m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Preston to Brecon?

The distance between Preston and Brecon is 176 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 5h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Preston to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Brecon bus from?

Preston to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Brecon?

The best way to get from Preston to Brecon is to bus which takes 9h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Preston to Brecon bus arrive?

Preston to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Brecon is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Preston to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 755+ hotels available in Brecon.

Preston to Brecon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Brecon by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
5h 31m
Drive 155.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Breconcar 155.5 mi
3h 11m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
9h 28m
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 2m
£61–117

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Brecon.

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Distance: 174.6 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Brecon Interchange 1 via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Brecon Interchange 4 via Manchester Piccadilly, Abergavenny, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 in around 6h 2m.

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