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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho via Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Stratford, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Essex to Brecon Beacons?

The distance between Essex and Brecon Beacons is 227 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Essex to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.

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

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

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

Essex to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train or bus from Essex to Brecon Beacons?

The best way to get from Essex to Brecon Beacons is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Essex to Brecon Beacons bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essex to Brecon Beacons train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essex to Brecon Beacons?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Brecon Beacons is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Essex to Brecon Beacons.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons?

There are 678+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.

Essex to Brecon Beacons - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Essex to Brecon Beacons by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley 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 16m
£124–223
Drive 210.7 mi
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1. Drive from Essex to Brecon Beaconscar 210.7 mi
4h 17m
£52–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm2
8h 25m
£87–151

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Distance: 225.3 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Brecon Beacons via Stratford, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Brecon Beacons via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho in around 8h 25m.

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