What is the cheapest way to get from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons?

The cheapest way to get from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons?

The fastest way to get from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Watford Junction and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford Junction station to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Market Square 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Watford Junction and Brecon Beacons?

No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Harrow & Wealdstone station, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons?

The distance between Watford Junction and Brecon Beacons is 196 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.

How do I travel from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons without a car?

The best way to get from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £120 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons bus from?

Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons train from?

Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons?

The best way to get from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus via Newport, which costs £100 - £150 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons bus arrive?

Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons.

Where can I stay near Brecon Beacons?

There are 661+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.

Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
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 / ...
4h 36m
£126–203
Drive 158.6 mi
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1. Drive from Watford Junction to Brecon Beaconscar 158.6 mi
3h 16m
£40–57
Bus, line 56 bus via Newport
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
6h 8m
£103–143
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
6h 33m
Bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q6 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
7h 25m
£98–131

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Distance: 195.2 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Brecon Beacons, Wales?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Brecon Beacons via Harrow & Wealdstone, Harrow & Wealdstone station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watford Junction station to Brecon Beacons via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 20, and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 in around 6h 8m.

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