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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 39m
    £85–148

  2. Drive 224 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penrith to Breconcar car 224 mi
    4h 14m
    £55–79

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    10h 3m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    6h 50m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    11h 3m

Penrith to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Brecon Interchange 4 via Crewe, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Brecon Interchange 1 via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 11h 3m.

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