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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Brecon Beaconsby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Brecon Beacons by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Abergavenny to Brecon Beaconstaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    £167–227

  2. Drive  145.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Brecon Beaconscar car 145.7 mi
    3h 14m
    £37–53

  3. Train, bus

    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

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  • Distance: 167.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Greater Manchester to Brecon Beacons. However, you can take the line 147 bus to Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, walk to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Abergavenny, then take the taxi to Brecon Beacons. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Brecon Beacons via Charlotte Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Hereford, Railway Station, and Brecon Interchange in around 6h.

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