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

The cheapest way to get from York to Brecon is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Brecon is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between York and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street 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 50m.

How far is it from York to Brecon?

The distance between York and Brecon is 226 miles. The road distance is 207.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from York to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Brecon bus from?

York to Brecon bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Train or bus from York to Brecon?

The best way to get from York to Brecon is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the York to Brecon bus arrive?

York to Brecon bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Can I drive from York to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Brecon is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from York to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 732+ hotels available in Brecon.

York to Brecon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from York 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 York to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 35m
£73–131
Drive 206.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Breconcar 206.4 mi
4h 8m
£51–74
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
9h 34m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York 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 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
10h 50m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 224.9 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from York to Brecon Interchange 4 via Manchester Piccadilly, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Brecon Interchange 1 via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 10h 50m.

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