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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Brecon is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Brecon is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Stratford, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Brecon?

The distance between Chelmsford and Brecon is 223 miles. The road distance is 195.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Chelmsford to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Brecon bus from?

Chelmsford to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Brecon train from?

Chelmsford to Brecon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Brecon?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Brecon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chelmsford to Brecon train arrive?

Chelmsford to Brecon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Brecon is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Chelmsford to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 728+ hotels available in Brecon.

Chelmsford to Brecon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 4 via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Market Square 16, Town Hall 3 and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 33m
£88–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
8h 16m
£34–58
Drive 194.5 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Breconcar 194.5 mi
4h 10m
£49–70
Fly from London Stansted Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
4. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Bulwarkbus
9h 4m
£67–248
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport 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 / ...
9h 23m
Train to London City Airport, fly, train, bus
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Bulwarkbus
8h 36m
£299–1,147

Chelmsford to Brecon by train and bus

197Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.5 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Bulwark via Stratford, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brecon Interchange 4 via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 16, Town Hall 4, Town Hall 3, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 16m.

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