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How to get fromSheffield to Brecon Beaconsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sheffield to Brecon Beacons by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    4h 59m
    £140–209

  2. Drive  165.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Brecon Beaconscar car 165.9 mi
    3h 36m
    £42–60

  3. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus bus 56
    8h 34m
    £112–160

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    3. Take the train from Barry to Rhymneytrain train
    8h 26m
    £138–358

  5. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    6h 20m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    6h 21m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Brecon Beacons, Wales?

You can take a train from Sheffield to Brecon Beacons via Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Brecon Beacons via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 20, and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 in around 8h 34m.

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