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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Brecon is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Brecon is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Brecon?

The distance between Birmingham and Brecon is 100 miles. The road distance is 83.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Brecon without a car is to train and bus via Abergavenny which takes 4h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Birmingham to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Brecon bus from?

Birmingham to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Brecon bus arrive?

Birmingham to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Brecon is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Birmingham to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 726+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Abergavenny
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
4h 3m
Drive 83.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to Breconcar 83.4 mi
1h 59m
£21–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
4h 11m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
5h 23m
£21–46

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Distance: 99.4 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Brecon Interchange 1 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 23m.

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