What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Market Square 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons?

The distance between Cambridge and Brecon Beacons is 239 miles. The road distance is 186.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £140 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Brecon Beacons bus from?

Cambridge to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Brecon Beacons train from?

Cambridge to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs £110 - £170 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Cambridge to Brecon Beacons bus arrive?

Cambridge to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Brecon Beacons train arrive?

Cambridge to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Brecon Beacons is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons?

There are 664+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.

Cambridge to Brecon Beacons - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 56 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
4h 57m
£147–235
Drive 185 mi
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1. Drive from Cambridge to Brecon Beaconscar 185 mi
3h 50m
£46–67
Bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
7h 51m
£112–161
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Rhymneytrain
8h 3m
£144–343
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
7h 54m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
8h 12m
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LTN - CWL
3. Take the train from Barry to Rhymneytrain
9h 50m
£144–244
Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 3m
£138–278

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

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Distance: 237.6 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Brecon Beacons, Wales?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Brecon Beacons via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Brecon Beacons via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 20, and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 in around 7h 51m.

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