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

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There are 3 ways to get from Northampton to Brecon Beacons by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    5h 29m
    £106–173

  2. Drive 138.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northampton to Brecon Beaconscar car 138.1 mi
    3h 5m
    £34–49

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton 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 / ...
    5h 58m

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  • Distance: 191.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Brecon Beacons via Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 5h 29m.

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