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How to get fromShrewsbury to Breconby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Abergavenny to Brecontaxi taxi
    1h 52m
    £120–160

  2. Drive  70.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Breconcar car 70.9 mi
    1h 41m
    £18–26

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Herefordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    3h 37m

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  • Distance: 95.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Shrewsbury to Brecon. However, you can take the train to Abergavenny then take the taxi to Brecon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shrewsbury to Brecon Interchange via Hereford and Railway Station in around 3h 37m.

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