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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Breconby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    6h 8m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    9h 44m
    £34–56

  3. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    7h 31m

  4. Drive  136.1 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Breconcar car 136.1 mi
    3h 5m
    £34–49

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Map of how to get from Greater Manchester to Brecon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 157.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Brecon, Wales?

You can take a bus from Horton Road to Brecon Interchange 1 via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 44m.

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