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

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

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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 22m
    £179–243

  2. Drive  125.4 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Carmarthen stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Neathtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Neath station to Churchbus bus T6
    8h 32m

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  • Distance: 213.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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 station, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Abergavenny, then take the taxi to Brecon Beacons. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Brecon Beacons via Carmarthen station, Carmarthen, Neath, Neath station, and Church in around 8h 32m.

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