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 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
8h 7m£115–231Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
10h 46m£33–113Drive 236.5 mi
- Drive from Brecon to Penzancecar 236.5 mi
4h 23m£58–83Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 42m£120–226
Brecon to Penzance by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Penzance is to bus which costs £30 - £120 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Brecon to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Free Street and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Cardiff North Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Brecon to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Penzance via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Brecon and Penzance is 288 miles. The road distance is 237.9 miles.
The best way to get from Brecon to Penzance without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 8h 7m and costs £110 - £240.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Brecon to Penzance, including transfers.
Brecon to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Brecon to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Brecon to Penzance is to train via Plymouth which takes 8h 7m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £120 and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Penzance, England?
You can take a bus from Free Street to Penzance via Merthyr Bus Station 7, Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Plymouth in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Free Street to Penzance Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £110–210
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Brecon to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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 23m to drive from Brecon to Penzance.
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