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How to get fromBetws-y-Coed to Breconby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Betws-y-Coed to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Abergavennytrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 26m
    £55–98

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    9h 42m
    £20–26

  3. Drive  107.3 mi

    1. Drive from Betws-y-Coed to Breconcar car 107.3 mi
    2h 41m
    £27–39

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Carmarthen stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Neathtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Neath station to Bulwarkbus bus T6
    10h 42m

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  • Distance: 196.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Betws-y-Coed, Wales and Brecon, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Llandudno Junction to Abergavenny every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Brecon Interchange 1 via Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C, Bus Depot, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 42m.

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