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How to get fromNewbury to Brecon Beaconsby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    3h 58m
    £110–176
  2. Drive  118.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newbury to Brecon Beaconscar car 118.5 mi
    2h 12m
    £30–43
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Malls to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp3
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus X4
    6h 51m
    £77–107
  4. Train via Westbury

    1. Take the train from Newbury to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    4h 32m
    £104–160

Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Newbury, West Berkshire, England and Brecon Beacons, Wales?

You can take a train from Newbury to Brecon Beacons via Reading, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheap Street to Brecon Beacons via Railway Station, The Malls, Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station 1 in around 6h 51m.

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