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 - £60 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 - £60.

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 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 679+ 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

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 Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavenny
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4X43 / ...
4h 33m
Drive 155.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Brecon155.5 mi
3h 10m
£39–57
Train, bus via Newtown
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3X75
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Free StreetT4
8h 13m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 179.3 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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 13m.

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