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How to get fromBrecon to Newtown (Powys)by taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brecon to Newtown (Powys) by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Brecon to Abergavennytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)train train
    3h 31m
    £131–170

  2. Drive  49.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brecon to Newtown (Powys)car car 49.7 mi
    1h 12m
    £13–18

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Railway Stationbus bus X44
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)train train
    4h 37m

  4. Bus, train via Newtown Bus Station Stand 3

    1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Railway Stationbus bus X44
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus bus X75
    5h 35m

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  • Distance: 128.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Newtown (Powys), Wales?

There is no direct connection from Brecon to Newtown (Powys). However, you can take the taxi to Abergavenny, take the train to Shrewsbury, then take the train to Newtown (Powys). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brecon Interchange to Newtown (Powys) via Railway Station, Hereford, and Shrewsbury in around 4h 37m.

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