There are 3 ways to get from Brecon Beacons to Southampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 37m£107–167Drive 135.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brecon Beacons to Southamptoncar 135.2 mi
3h 6m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Coach Stationbus Cp1
5h 42m£77–106
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brecon Beacons to Southampton is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Brecon Beacons to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Brecon Beacons station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Coach Station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Brecon Beacons to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Southampton Central via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Brecon Beacons and Southampton is 150 miles. The road distance is 136 miles.
The best way to get from Brecon Beacons to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Brecon Beacons to Southampton, including transfers.
Brecon Beacons to Southampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.
Brecon Beacons to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Brecon Beacons to Southampton is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £110 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Brecon Beacons, Wales and Southampton, England?
You can take a vehicle from Brecon Beacons to Southampton Central via Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff Central in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brecon Beacons to Coach Station via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Sophia Gardens in around 5h 42m.
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Brecon Beacons to Southampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Brecon Beacons to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brecon Beacons to Southampton is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Brecon Beacons to Southampton.
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