What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Brecon?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Brecon is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Brecon?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Brecon is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Stratford, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Brecon?

The distance between Ipswich and Brecon is 262 miles. The road distance is 235.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Brecon without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £110 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Brecon?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Ipswich to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Brecon bus from?

Ipswich to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Brecon train from?

Ipswich to Brecon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Brecon?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Brecon is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Ipswich to Brecon bus arrive?

Ipswich to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Brecon train arrive?

Ipswich to Brecon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Brecon is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Ipswich to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 726+ hotels available in Brecon.

Ipswich to Brecon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Brecon Interchange 4 via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Market Square 16, Town Hall 3 and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 35m
£113–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
10h 56m
£52–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940
9h 2m
£69–132
Drive 233.8 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Breconcar 233.8 mi
4h 27m
£58–84
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
9h 49m

Ipswich to Brecon by train and bus

104Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260.3 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Bulwark via Stratford, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Brecon Interchange 4 via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 16, Town Hall 4, Town Hall 3, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 in around 10h 56m.

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