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

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Newbury is to bus and line 600 bus and line 1 bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Newbury is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Newbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Free Street and arriving at Park Way via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Cardiff North Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and St Marys Butts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Brecon and Newbury?

No, there is no direct train from Brecon to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Newbury via Cardiff Central and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Brecon to Newbury?

The distance between Brecon and Newbury is 155 miles. The road distance is 112.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brecon to Newbury without a car is to bus and train via Newport which takes 4h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Brecon to Newbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Newbury bus from?

Brecon to Newbury bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Free Street station.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Newbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Brecon to Newbury?

The best way to get from Brecon to Newbury is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 600 bus and line 1 bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Brecon to Newbury bus arrive?

Brecon to Newbury bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 7.

Where does the Brecon to Newbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brecon to Newbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Newbury is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Brecon to Newbury.

Where can I stay near Newbury?

There are 423+ hotels available in Newbury.

Brecon to Newbury - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 600 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Brecon to Newbury by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train via Newport
best
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4bus X43 / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 10m
Bus, line 600 bus, line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Free Street to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
3. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Readingbus
4. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to St Marys Buttsbus 600 / ...
5. Take the bus from St Marys Butts to Park Waybus 1
7h 55m
£24–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Railway Stationbus X44 / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Didcot Parkwaytrain Hereford - London Paddington / ...
6h 29m
Drive 111.6 mi
1. Drive from Brecon to Newburycar 111.6 mi
2h 12m
£28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 38m
£63–114
Train via Westbury
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newburytrain
5h 55m
£57–101

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Distance: 154.2 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Newbury, West Berkshire, England?

You can take a bus from Free Street to Newbury via Merthyr Bus Station 7, Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff Central, and Reading in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Free Street to Park Way via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, and St Marys Butts in around 7h 55m.

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