What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Brecon?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Brecon is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Brecon?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bulwark via Bristol Bus Station, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Abergavenny via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Brecon?

The distance between Barnstaple and Brecon is 183 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Brecon without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Brecon without a car is to train via Abergavenny which takes 6h 14m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Brecon?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Barnstaple to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Brecon bus from?

Barnstaple to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Brecon train from?

Barnstaple to Brecon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Brecon?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Brecon is to train via Abergavenny which takes 6h 14m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Brecon bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Brecon train arrive?

Barnstaple to Brecon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Brecon is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Barnstaple to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 726+ hotels available in Brecon.

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Train via Abergavenny
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 14m
£67–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 54m
£32–67
Drive 148.8 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Breconcar 148.8 mi
2h 44m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 41m
£76–151
Train #2
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
7h 26m
£78–148

Barnstaple to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

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6h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.7 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Brecon, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Brecon Interchange 4 via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, Newport (S Wales), Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bulwark via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 8h 54m.

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