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

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Harpenden and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 via Luton Station Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Market Square 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Harpenden and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Harpenden to Brecon Beacons?

The distance between Harpenden and Brecon Beacons is 210 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harpenden to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Harpenden to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.

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

Harpenden to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

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

Harpenden to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.

Train or bus from Harpenden to Brecon Beacons?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Brecon Beacons is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs £100 - £160 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Harpenden to Brecon Beacons bus arrive?

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

Where does the Harpenden to Brecon Beacons train arrive?

Harpenden to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Harpenden to Brecon Beacons?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Brecon Beacons is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Harpenden to Brecon Beacons.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons?

There are 664+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.

Harpenden to Brecon Beacons - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 56 bus

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
4h 38m
£134–212
Drive 160.4 mi
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1. Drive from Harpenden to Brecon Beaconscar 160.4 mi
3h 25m
£40–58
Bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
7h 16m
£109–154
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central 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
8h 2m

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Distance: 208.4 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to Brecon Beacons via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Brecon Beacons via Luton Station Interchange, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 20, and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 in around 7h 16m.

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