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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Brecon is to fly and train which costs £70 - £220 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Brecon is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs £75 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

How far is it from Belfast to Brecon?

The distance between Belfast and Brecon is 308 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Brecon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 52m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Belfast to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Brecon bus from?

Belfast to Brecon bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Brecon bus arrive?

Belfast to Brecon bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 726+ hotels available in Brecon.

Belfast to Brecon - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Brecon by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 1m
£79–232
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
7h 17m
£71–211
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Abergavennytrain
13h 52m
£115–206
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
14h 35m
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
15h 40m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus
6h 35m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Abergavennytrain
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus
7h 42m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain
7h 40m
£83–225
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Abergavennytrain
7h 26m
£83–215
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain
7h 5m
£88–225
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
5. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
19h 50m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Breconcar
8h 54m
£116–358

Belfast to Brecon by train, foot, tram, ferry, and bus

44Weekly Services

13h 52mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Brecon.

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Distance: 306 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Brecon, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Brecon. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Merthyr Tydfil, walk to Merthyr Bus Station 2, then take the bus to Bulwark. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Brecon Interchange 4 via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 13h 52m.

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