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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Brecon Beacons station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Leicester to Brecon Beacons?

The distance between Leicester and Brecon Beacons is 183 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Leicester to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.

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

Leicester to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

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

Leicester to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Brecon Beacons?

The best way to get from Leicester to Brecon Beacons is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Leicester to Brecon Beacons bus arrive?

Leicester to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Leicester to Brecon Beacons train arrive?

Leicester to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Brecon Beacons?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Brecon Beacons is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Leicester to Brecon Beacons.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons?

There are 662+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.

Leicester to Brecon Beacons - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 22m
£120–174
Drive 137.6 mi
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1. Drive from Leicester to Brecon Beaconscar 137.6 mi
2h 51m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
6h 15m
£79–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester 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
6h 13m

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Distance: 181.9 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Brecon Beacons via Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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