What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Brecon?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Brecon is to bus via Cardiff which costs £25 - £55 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Brecon?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Bulwark via London Victoria, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Brecon?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Brecon is 178 miles. The road distance is 168.3 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Brecon without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Brecon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Brecon?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Waterloo Station to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Brecon bus from?

Waterloo Station to Brecon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Brecon train from?

Waterloo Station to Brecon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Brecon?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Brecon is to bus via Cardiff which takes 8h 4m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Brecon bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Brecon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Brecon train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Brecon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Brecon is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Waterloo Station to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 726+ hotels available in Brecon.

Waterloo Station to Brecon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
4h 58m
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
8h 4m
£26–50
Drive 167.3 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Breconcar 167.3 mi
3h 16m
£42–60
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
5h 26m
£79–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus 445
2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
8h 21m

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Distance: 176.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Brecon, Wales?

FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Road every 2 hours. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Waterloo station to Bulwark via Paddington station, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 5h 26m.

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