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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Brecon Interchange 2 and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Brecon and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Brecon to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Brecon to Birmingham?

The distance between Brecon and Birmingham is 95 miles. The road distance is 84 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brecon to Birmingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Brecon to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Birmingham bus from?

Brecon to Birmingham bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Brecon Interchange 2 station.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Birmingham train from?

Brecon to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.

Train or bus from Brecon to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Brecon to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Brecon to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brecon to Birmingham train arrive?

Brecon to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Brecon to Birmingham?

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Railway Stationbus X44 / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
3h 56m
Drive 83.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brecon to Birminghamcar 83.5 mi
1h 59m
£21–30
Bus, train via Abergavenny
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4bus X43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
4h
Train
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
4h 50m
£64–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
5h 35m

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Distance: 94.7 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Free Street to Birmingham New Street via Merthyr Bus Station 7, Merthyr Tydfil, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Birmingham Coach Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 35m.

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