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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Brecon Beacons National Park is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Brecon Beacons National Park is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £29 - £45.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Brecon Beacons National Park. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Brecon Beacons National Park. 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 51m.

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

The distance between Leicester and Brecon Beacons National Park is 139 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Brecon Beacons National Park without a car is to train and bus via Abergavenny which takes 5h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Leicester to Brecon Beacons National Park, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Brecon Beacons National Park?

The best way to get from Leicester to Brecon Beacons National Park is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £140 and takes 5h 51m.

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

Leicester to Brecon Beacons National Park bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

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

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Brecon Beacons National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Brecon Beacons National Park is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Leicester to Brecon Beacons National Park.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons National Park?

There are 733+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons National Park.

Leicester to Brecon Beacons National Park - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Brecon Beacons National Park by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Abergavenny
best
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 Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
5h 33m
Drive 120.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Crickhowell Resource and Information Centrecar 120.3 mi
2h 30m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
7h 53m
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 / ...
5h 37m
Train
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 51m
£88–136

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Distance: 138.7 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Brecon Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Brecon Interchange 1 in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Heads of the Valley Road via Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Bus Station 7, and Heads of the Valley Road in around 5h 51m.

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