There are 4 ways to get from Brecon to Barmouth by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
5h 43m£13–17Train
- Take the train from Abergavenny to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
7h 4m£64–114Drive 85.8 mi
- Drive from Brecon to Barmouthcar 85.8 mi
2h 11m£22–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
5h 55m£19–29
Brecon to Barmouth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Barmouth is to bus which costs £12 - £17 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Brecon to Barmouth is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Brecon Interchange 2 and arriving at Last Inn via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Brecon to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Abergavenny and arriving at Barmouth via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Brecon and Barmouth is 112 miles. The road distance is 86.3 miles.
The best way to get from Brecon to Barmouth without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs £12 - £17.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Brecon to Barmouth, including transfers.
Brecon to Barmouth bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Brecon Interchange 2 station.
Brecon to Barmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Abergavenny station.
The best way to get from Brecon to Barmouth is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs £12 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Barmouth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Last Inn via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Barmouth via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Abergavenny, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Abergavenny to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Brecon to Barmouth bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Brecon to Barmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Barmouth is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Brecon to Barmouth.
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