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How to get fromYork to Brecon Beaconsby train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    6h 14m
    £167–242

  2. Drive  214.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Brecon Beaconscar car 214.9 mi
    4h 20m
    £53–77

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    7h 8m

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    7h 30m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from York to Brecon Beacons.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 291.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from York to Brecon Beacons via Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 6h 14m.

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