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How to get fromCaernarfon to Brecon Beaconsby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Caernarfon to Brecon Beacons by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Abergavennytrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the taxi from Abergavenny to Brecon Beaconstaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    £183–251

  2. Drive  125.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Brecon Beaconscar car 125.4 mi
    3h 8m
    £32–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Herefordtrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    7h 45m

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  • Distance: 215.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Caernarfon to Brecon Beacons. However, you can take the bus to Bangor Bus Station Stand E, walk to Bangor Bus Station Stand B, take the bus to Bangor Railway Station H, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Abergavenny, then take the taxi to Brecon Beacons. Alternatively, you can drive from Caernarfon to Brecon Beacons in around 3h 8m.

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