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How to get fromPreston to Brecon Beaconsby train, taxi, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Abergavenny to Brecon Beaconstaxi taxi
    3h 48m
    £109–180

  2. Drive 164.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Brecon Beaconscar car 164.1 mi
    3h 23m
    £40–58

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    5h 26m

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  • Distance: 186.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Brecon Beacons. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Abergavenny, then take the taxi to Brecon Beacons. Alternatively, you can drive from Preston to Brecon Beacons in around 3h 23m.

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