What is the cheapest way to get from Brecon to Taunton?

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Taunton is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brecon to Taunton?

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Free Street and arriving at County Hall via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Cardiff North Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Brecon and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Brecon to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Brecon to Taunton?

The distance between Brecon and Taunton is 111 miles. The road distance is 101.8 miles.

How do I travel from Brecon to Taunton without a car?

The best way to get from Brecon to Taunton without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 38m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Brecon to Taunton?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Brecon to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Taunton bus from?

Brecon to Taunton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Taunton train from?

Brecon to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.

Train or bus from Brecon to Taunton?

The best way to get from Brecon to Taunton is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Brecon to Taunton bus arrive?

Brecon to Taunton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where does the Brecon to Taunton train arrive?

Brecon to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Brecon to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Taunton is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Brecon to Taunton.

Where can I stay near Taunton?

There are 795+ hotels available in Taunton.

Brecon to Taunton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brecon to Taunton by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4bus X43 / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3h 38m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 101 / ...
6h 55m
£22–42
Drive 101.2 mi
1. Drive from Brecon to Tauntoncar 101.2 mi
1h 53m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
4h 5m
£46–94

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Distance: 110.8 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Free Street to County Hall via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, and Bus Station in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Free Street to Taunton via Merthyr Bus Station 7, Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff Central, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 5m.

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