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How to get fromSkipton to Breconby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain train
    6h 4m
    £161–232

  2. Drive  183.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skipton to Breconcar car 183.2 mi
    3h 45m
    £46–66

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Bus Stationbus bus M6
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    8h 30m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    8h 21m

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  • Distance: 227.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Brecon via Leeds, Manchester Piccadilly, and Abergavenny in around 6h 4m.

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