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How to get fromBirmingham to Breconby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train Birmingham New Street - Hereford
    2. Take the taxi from Abergavenny to Brecontaxi taxi
    2h 50m
    £119–176

  2. Drive  83.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham to Breconcar car 83.4 mi
    1h 59m
    £21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train Birmingham New Street - Hereford
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    4h 11m

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  • Distance: 99.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Brecon. However, you can take the train to Hereford, take the train to Abergavenny, then take the taxi to Brecon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Brecon Interchange via Hereford and Railway Station in around 4h 11m.

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