There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm6
4h 26m£63–99Drive 104.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beaconscar 104.9 mi
2h 15m£26–37Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 42m£93–140Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Brecon Beacons104.9 mi
2h 15mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
5h 46m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Brecon Beacons is 115 miles. The road distance is 105.6 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £140 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Brecon Beacons, Wales?
National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho twice a week. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Brecon Beacons via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Brecon Beacons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brecon Beacons.
There are 668+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Brecon Beacons. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















