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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Brecon Beacons National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park. However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport and arriving at Heads of the Valley Road via Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Brecon Beacons National Park?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park. 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 49m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park?

The distance between Heathrow and Brecon Beacons National Park is 188 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park, including transfers.

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

Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

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

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

Train or bus from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park bus arrive?

Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons National Park?

There are 731+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons National Park.

Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
4h 43m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 2m
£27–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from Ninian Park to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
5h 19m
£38–83
Drive 138.4 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow to Crickhowell Resource and Information Centrecar 138.4 mi
2h 31m
£34–49
Train
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 49m
£87–183
Bus, train via Reading
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
4h 57m
£84–148

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Map of how to get from Heathrow to Brecon Beacons National Park.

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Distance: 187.3 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heads of the Valley Road via London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Bus Station 7, and Heads of the Valley Road in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Road hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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