There are 2 ways to get from Brecon Beacons to Somerset by train 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.
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brecon Beacons to Somerset is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Brecon Beacons to Somerset is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Brecon Beacons to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Brecon Beacons and Somerset is 124 miles. The road distance is 94.4 miles.
The best way to get from Brecon Beacons to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Brecon Beacons to Somerset, including transfers.
Brecon Beacons to Somerset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Brecon Beacons to Somerset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brecon Beacons to Somerset is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Brecon Beacons to Somerset.
There are 956+ hotels available in Somerset.
What companies run services between Brecon Beacons, Wales and Somerset, England?
You can take a vehicle from Brecon Beacons to Branchflower Farm via Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, and Merry Monk in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide




