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How to get fromBarnstaple to Breconby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Abergavenny

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    5h 27m
    £65–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    8h 4m
    £30–63

  3. Drive 148.8 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Breconcar car 148.8 mi
    2h 44m
    £36–52

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 17m
    £75–146

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    7h 1m
    £77–143

Barnstaple to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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 Temple Meads, Newport (S Wales), Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 5h 27m. 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 4m.

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