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

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct bus from Paddington station to Brecon Beacons station. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via London Victoria and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Paddington and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Paddington to Brecon Beacons?

The distance between Paddington and Brecon Beacons is 180 miles. The road distance is 167.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paddington to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Paddington to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.

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

Paddington to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

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

Paddington to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Paddington to Brecon Beacons?

The best way to get from Paddington to Brecon Beacons is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Paddington to Brecon Beacons bus arrive?

Paddington to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.

Where does the Paddington to Brecon Beacons train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paddington to Brecon Beacons?

Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Brecon Beacons is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Paddington to Brecon Beacons.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons?

There are 662+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.

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best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 29m
£119–187
Drive 166.4 mi
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1. Drive from Paddington to Brecon Beaconscar 166.4 mi
3h 19m
£42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
6h 27m
£74–116
Fly, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Rhymneytrain
7h 27m
£361–1,228
Bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q6 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
7h 10m
£108–164

London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

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Distance: 179.3 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Brecon Beacons via Cardiff Central and Merthyr Tydfil in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.

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