Rome2Rio

How to get fromBristol to Breconby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Brecon

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus via Abergavenny

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus bus X43
    3h 12m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus X4
    4h 57m
    £14–22

  3. Bus via Abergavenny

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4bus bus X43 / ...
    3h 33m

  4. Drive  59.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Breconcar car 59.8 mi
    1h 21m
    £15–22

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Bulwarkbus bus T4
    3h 41m
    £23–45

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Bristol to Brecon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 66.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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 33m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides