There are 5 ways to get from Loughborough to Brecon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h£159–222Drive 125 mi
cheapest- Drive from Loughborough to Breconcar 125 mi
2h 46m£31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hubbus
- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
8h 56mTrain, bus via Derby
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
6h 24mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
6h 30m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Brecon is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Lemyngton Street and arriving at Brecon Interchange via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Arle Court Tpt Hub and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Ebbw Vale Town via Derby and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Loughborough and Brecon is 194 miles. The road distance is 125.7 miles.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £150 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Loughborough to Brecon, including transfers.
Loughborough to Brecon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Loughborough to Brecon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Brecon is to train which takes 6h and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Loughborough, England and Brecon, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Newport (S Wales) hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lemyngton Street to Brecon Interchange via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Arle Court Tpt Hub, and Country Bus Station in around 8h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
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Booking & Getting There
Loughborough to Brecon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Loughborough to Brecon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Brecon is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Loughborough to Brecon.
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