There are 4 ways to get from Brecon to Penzance by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
7h 43m£96–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
11h 56m£34–63Drive 236.6 mi
- Drive from Brecon to Penzancecar 236.6 mi
4h 24m£59–85Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 42m£111–206
Brecon to Penzance by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Penzance is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Brecon to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Brecon Interchange 4 and arriving at Bus Station via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3, Town Hall 2, Kingsway K14, Public Transport Interchange and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Brecon to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Abergavenny and arriving at Penzance via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Brecon and Penzance is 273 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.
The best way to get from Brecon to Penzance without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 43m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Brecon to Penzance, including transfers.
Brecon to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.
Brecon to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
The best way to get from Brecon to Penzance is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 43m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 56m.
What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Penzance, England?
You can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Penzance via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Abergavenny, Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, and Plymouth in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Bus Station via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3, Town Hall 2, Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, Public Transport Interchange, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 11h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Brecon to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Brecon to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Penzance is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Brecon to Penzance.
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