There are 3 ways to get from Penrith to Brecon by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 46m£172–245Drive 224 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penrith to Breconcar 224 mi
4h 14m£56–81Train, bus
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
7h 13m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Brecon is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Brecon is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Abergavenny via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Penrith and Brecon is 252 miles. The road distance is 225.3 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £170 - £250.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Penrith to Brecon, including transfers.
Penrith to Brecon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Brecon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Brecon is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Penrith to Brecon.
There are 724+ hotels available in Brecon.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Brecon, Wales?
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Brecon via Crewe and Abergavenny in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- dave@sargeantsbros.com
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
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