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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Brecon is to bus and train which costs £28 - £50 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Abergavenny via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Burnley to Brecon?

The distance between Burnley and Brecon is 203 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Burnley to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Brecon train from?

Burnley to Brecon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Burnley to Brecon train arrive?

Burnley to Brecon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Brecon is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Burnley to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 726+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 13m
£57–121
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Printworksbus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
11h 20m
£28–47
Drive 164.2 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Breconcar 164.2 mi
3h 25m
£41–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Salford Crescenttrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
7h 10m

Burnley to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

58Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.7 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Brecon Interchange 4 via Preston, Crewe, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 6h 13m.

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