What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Brecon Beacons National Park?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park?

The distance between Reading and Brecon Beacons National Park is 138 miles. The road distance is 113 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park train from?

Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons National Park?

There are 735+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons National Park.

Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Brecon Beacons National Park by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
3h 28m
Drive 112.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Crickhowell Resource and Information Centrecar 112.4 mi
2h 8m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 31m
£61–113
Train via Merthyr Tydfil
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 33m
£61–113

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Distance: 137.4 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales?

You can take a train from Reading to Heads of the Valley Road via Cardiff Central, Aberdare, Aberdare Bus Station 11, and Heads of the Valleys Road in around 3h 31m.

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