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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Brecon is to bus which costs £13 - £22 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Brecon is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 4 via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Bristol to Brecon?

The distance between Bristol and Brecon is 67 miles. The road distance is 60.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Brecon without a car is to train and bus via Abergavenny which takes 3h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Bristol to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Brecon bus from?

Bristol to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Brecon bus arrive?

Bristol to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Brecon is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Bristol to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 726+ hotels available in Brecon.

Bristol to Brecon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Abergavenny
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
3h 10m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
4h 57m
£14–21
Bus via Abergavenny
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43 / ...
3h 30m
Drive 59.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Breconcar 59.8 mi
1h 20m
£15–22
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Bulwarkbus T4
3h 40m
£26–52

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Distance: 66.5 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Brecon Interchange 4 via Kingsway K14, Newport (S Wales), Abergavenny, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 in around 3h 30m.

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