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How to get fromBrecon to Plymouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Brecon to Plymouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Abergavenny

    best
    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 24m
    £65–125

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    8h 16m
    £29–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Cp5
    6h 59m
    £36–64

  4. Drive  174.3 mi

    1. Drive from Brecon to Plymouthcar car 174.3 mi
    3h 7m
    £44–64

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 52m
    £73–140

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
    6h 32m
    £76–146

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  • Distance: 193 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Plymouth, England?

You can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Plymouth via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Abergavenny, Newport (S Wales), and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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