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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Abergavennytrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    6h 37m
    £55–95

  2. Bus via Machynlleth

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Clockbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    7h 4m
    £16–21

  3. Drive  116.9 mi

    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Breconcar car 116.9 mi
    2h 56m
    £29–42

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    7h 28m
    £16–21

Caernarfon to Brecon by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Brecon, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Abergavenny every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Brecon Interchange 1 via Clock, Bus Depot, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 4m.

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