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How to get fromAberystwyth to Brecon Beaconsby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Brecon Beacons by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Abergavenny to Brecon Beaconstaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    £172–233

  2. Drive  66 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Brecon Beaconscar car 66 mi
    1h 41m
    £17–24

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Neathtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Neath station to Churchbus bus T6
    5h 37m

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  • Distance: 183.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Brecon Beacons, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Brecon Beacons. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Abergavenny, then take the taxi to Brecon Beacons. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Brecon Beacons via Carmarthen station, Carmarthen, Neath, Neath station, and Church in around 5h 37m.

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