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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Brecon is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Brecon?

The distance between Wakefield and Brecon is 199 miles. The road distance is 182.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Wakefield to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Brecon bus from?

Wakefield to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Brecon?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Wakefield to Brecon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakefield to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Brecon is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Wakefield to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 690+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield 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
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 43m
£36–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
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
10h 5m
Drive 181.3 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Breconcar 181.3 mi
3h 44m
£44–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
6h 41m

Wakefield to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

106Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wakefield to Brecon.

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Distance: 198.2 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Brecon Interchange 4 via Manchester Piccadilly, Abergavenny, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Brecon Interchange 1 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 10h 5m.

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