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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Corporation Street and arriving at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Derby to Brecon Beacons?

The distance between Derby and Brecon Beacons is 185 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Derby to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.

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

Derby to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Corporation Street station.

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

Derby to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Brecon Beacons?

The best way to get from Derby to Brecon Beacons is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Derby to Brecon Beacons bus arrive?

Derby to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at New Beetwell Street station.

Where does the Derby to Brecon Beacons train arrive?

Derby to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Derby to Brecon Beacons?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Brecon Beacons is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Derby to Brecon Beacons.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 25m
£117–162
Drive 131.3 mi
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1. Drive from Derby to Brecon Beaconscar 131.3 mi
2h 51m
£32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to New Beetwell Streetbus Cmt
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm8
6h 9m
£79–133
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby 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 / ...
5h 38m

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Distance: 183.7 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Brecon Beacons via Cardiff Central and Merthyr Tydfil in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corporation Street to Brecon Beacons via Coach Station and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho in around 6h 9m.

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