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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 via Market Square 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons?

The distance between Heathrow and Brecon Beacons is 195 miles. The road distance is 159.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.

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

Heathrow to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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

Heathrow to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs £100 - £140 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Heathrow to Brecon Beacons bus arrive?

Heathrow to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Heathrow to Brecon Beacons train arrive?

Heathrow to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Brecon Beacons is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons?

There are 662+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.

Heathrow to Brecon Beacons - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 56 bus

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

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1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 15m
£129–220
Drive 158.9 mi
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1. Drive from Heathrow to Brecon Beaconscar 158.9 mi
2h 48m
£40–57
Bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
4h 33m
£101–137

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Distance: 193.6 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brecon Beacons via London Paddington, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Brecon Beacons via Kingsway K14, Market Square 20, and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 in around 4h 33m.

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