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How to get fromHarpenden to Breconby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Harpenden to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    5h 56m
    £87–151

  2. Drive  154.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harpenden to Breconcar car 154.1 mi
    3h 27m
    £38–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction 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 59m

  4. Line 321 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Watford Junction stationbus bus 321
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra3
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain train
    5. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4bus bus X43 / ...
    8h 23m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bay Campusbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Bulwarkbus bus T6
    9h 36m
    £41–70

Harpenden to Brecon by train and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to Bulwark via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harpenden to Bulwark via Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bay Campus in around 9h 36m.

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