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

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Leicester is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Brecon Interchange 2 and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Brecon and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Brecon to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Abergavenny and arriving at Leicester via Hereford and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Brecon to Leicester?

The distance between Brecon and Leicester is 135 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brecon to Leicester without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Brecon to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brecon to Leicester train from?

Brecon to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.

Train or bus from Brecon to Leicester?

The best way to get from Brecon to Leicester is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Hereford, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Brecon to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brecon to Leicester train arrive?

Brecon to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Brecon to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Leicester is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Brecon to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Leicester.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Brecon to Leicester 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
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 16m
Drive 126.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brecon to Leicestercar 126.5 mi
2h 45m
£31–45
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
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
7h 37m
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
5h 18m
£49–96
Train
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
6h 9m
£86–131

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Distance: 134 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to St Margaret's Bus Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Leicester via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Abergavenny, Hereford, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 18m.

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