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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 7m
    £88–151

  2. Drive  130.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Breconcar car 130.2 mi
    3h 9m
    £33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp3
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campusbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Bulwarkbus bus T6
    8h 21m
    £39–65

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 50m
    £65–129

Bournemouth to Brecon by train and bus

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bulwark via Reading, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Bulwark via Sophia Gardens and Bay Campus in around 8h 21m.

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