What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to Brecon Beacons?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Brecon Beacons?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Magdalen Street and arriving at Brecon Interchange via Royal Well Bus Station and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Didcot Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Oxford to Brecon Beacons?

The distance between Oxford and Brecon Beacons is 138 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to Brecon Beacons without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Oxford to Brecon Beacons?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Oxford to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Brecon Beacons bus from?

Oxford to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, depart from Magdalen Street station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Brecon Beacons train from?

Oxford to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Brecon Beacons?

The best way to get from Oxford to Brecon Beacons is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Oxford to Brecon Beacons bus arrive?

Oxford to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Brecon Beacons train arrive?

Oxford to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Brecon Beacons?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Brecon Beacons is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Oxford to Brecon Beacons.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons?

There are 676+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.

Oxford to Brecon Beacons - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 14m
£80–137
Drive 116.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oxford to Brecon Beaconscar 116.4 mi
2h 23m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Stationbus 445
3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
6h 45m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Great Malverntrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
5h 11m

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Distance: 136.9 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Brecon Beacons via Didcot Parkway, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magdalen Street to Brecon Beacons via Royal Well Bus Station, Country Bus Station, and Brecon Interchange in around 6h 45m.

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