What is the cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Brecon?

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Brecon is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Brecon?

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Brecon is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Brecon?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Brecon is 96 miles. The road distance is 71.3 miles.

How do I travel from Shrewsbury to Brecon without a car?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Brecon without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 46m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shrewsbury to Brecon?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Shrewsbury to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Brecon bus from?

Shrewsbury to Brecon bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Brecon bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Brecon bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 3.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Brecon is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Shrewsbury to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 728+ hotels available in Brecon.

Shrewsbury to Brecon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
2h 46m
Drive 70.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Breconcar 70.9 mi
1h 41m
£18–25
Train, bus via Hereford
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Herefordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
3h 14m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus X75
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
4h 23m

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Distance: 95.5 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Brecon Interchange 1 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 23m.

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