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How to get fromMacclesfield to Breconby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockport to Abergavennytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus bus X43
    5h 7m

  2. Line 38 bus, train, bus via Newtown

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus bus X75
    4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    8h 4m
    £24–38

  3. Line 38 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    6h 3m

  4. Drive  124.1 mi

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Breconcar car 124.1 mi
    2h 54m
    £31–45

  5. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    6h 14m

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  • Distance: 164.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Brecon. However, you can take the train to Stockport, take the train to Abergavenny, walk to Station Road, then take the bus to Brecon Interchange 4. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brecon Interchange via Railway Station, Crewe, Hereford, and Railway Station in around 6h 3m.

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