There are 5 ways to get from Slough to Brecon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ebbw Vale Towntrain Newport / ...
4h 8m£138–222Drive 145.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Slough to Breconcar 145.4 mi
2h 41m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
8h 31mTrain, bus via Newport
- Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
5h 57mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain London Paddington - Hereford / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
6h 37m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Slough to Brecon is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Slough to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Slough to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Stop B and arriving at Brecon Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Transport Hub and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Slough to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Slough and arriving at Ebbw Vale Town via Reading and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Slough and Brecon is 154 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.
The best way to get from Slough to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Slough to Brecon, including transfers.
Slough to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Slough to Brecon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Slough to Brecon is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Slough, England and Brecon, Wales?
You can take a train from Slough to Brecon via Reading, Newport (S Wales), and Ebbw Vale Town in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Street Stop B to Brecon Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Transport Hub, and Country Bus Station in around 8h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ebbw Vale Town
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- dave@sargeantsbros.com
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
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Slough to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Transport Hub station.
Slough to Brecon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slough to Brecon is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Slough to Brecon.
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