Is the Brecon Beacons Railway Open?
We are now open! To get the best prices please book online with us. Both Cafe’s are now open to the public where you can have hot and cold drinks as well as sandwiches and cakes. Please note that we follow the welsh government rules are mandatory and mask must be worn inside the building and the train. See you soon!
How much is the Brecon Mountain Railway?
The train ride cost £23.00 per person and I wouldn’t say that it was worth the money.
How do I get to Brecon Beacons by train?
The nearest train station to the Brecon Beacons Abergavenny station on the south-eastern edge of the park is well connected, with hourly trains on the Cardiff to Manchester route. From the south of England, London or the Midlands, change at Newport for Abergavenny.
Is there a train station in Brecon?
Brecon does not have its own train station, but those travelling from the South or the Midlands can arrive at Abergavenny via Newport. The Cardiff-Manchester line serves the South-Eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
How do I get to Brecon Beacons from London?
There are 2 ways to get from London to Brecon Beacons by train or car
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central.
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil.
Who owns Brecon Mountain Railway?
Brecon Mountain Railway Ltd
Brecon Mountain Railway
| Brecon Mountain Railway Rheilffordd Mynydd Brycheiniog | |
|---|---|
| Owned by | Brecon Mountain Railway Ltd |
| Operated by | Brecon Mountain Railway Ltd |
| Stations | 4 |
| Length | 5 miles (8.0 km) |
Can dogs go on Brecon Mountain Railway?
Are all dogs allowed to travel on the train? Yes all dogs are welcome to travel for a small fee.
Which is better Brecon Beacons or Snowdonia?
I am generalising here but Snowdonia has more “big hills” (commonly called mountains) than Brecon Beacons. It is also more impressive to drive through. The Beacons gets very busy in the area around Pen y Fan. It is however quieter in the Western Area around the Black Mountain (not the Black MountainS).
How do you get around Brecon Beacons?
It’s easy to travel to the Brecon Beacons National Park from South Wales and Hereford by bus. Regular services run to our National Park daily. The T4 runs from Cardiff to Newtown via Brecon. The T6 runs from Swansea to Brecon.
How far is Brecon Beacon from London?
145 miles
The distance between London and Brecon Beacons is 145 miles. The road distance is 169.7 miles.
Are pants in Wales?
Pant is a village and community on the outskirts of Merthyr Tydfil, a large former mining town in the South Wales Valleys, Wales.
How long is the Brecon Mountain Railway?
5 miles
Brecon Mountain Railway
| Brecon Mountain Railway Rheilffordd Mynydd Brycheiniog | |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 miles (8.0 km) |
| Preserved gauge | 1 ft 113⁄4 in (603 mm) |
| Commercial history | |
| Opened | 1980 |