There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Brecon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 41m£84–147Drive 224 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penrith to Breconcar 224 mi
4h 14m£55–79Train, bus via Oswestry
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
9h 25mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
6h 51mBus
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
11h 3m
Penrith to Brecon by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Brecon is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Brecon is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Abergavenny via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Penrith and Brecon is 252 miles. The road distance is 225.3 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Penrith to Brecon, including transfers.
Penrith to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Penrith to Brecon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 3m.
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 41m. 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.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Penrith to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Penrith to Brecon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Brecon is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Penrith to Brecon.
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