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How to get fromAmbleside to Breconby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ambleside to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    7h 43m
    £77–141

  2. Drive 209.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ambleside to Breconcar car 209.8 mi
    4h 5m
    £51–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    13h 21m

  4. Train, bus via Oxenholme Lake District

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    8h 32m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    8h 44m

Ambleside to Brecon by bus, train, and foot

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Brecon, Wales?

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Brecon Interchange 4 via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Crewe, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Brecon Interchange 1 via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 13h 21m.

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