There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brecon Beacons by train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rhoose to Rhymneytrain Bridgend - Rhymney
2h 55m£44–63Drive 39.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brecon Beaconscar 39.8 mi
1h 1m£10–14Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Brecon Beacons39.8 mi
1h 1mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brecon Beaconstaxi 39.8 mi
1h 1m£80–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Rhoose and arriving at Rhymney via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Brecon Beacons is 52 miles. The road distance is 40 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhoose station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rhymney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brecon Beacons is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brecon Beacons.
There are 673+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.
What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Brecon Beacons, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Rhoose to Rhymney hourly. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Rhoose to Rhymney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Brecon Beacons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- £80–100
1st Line Taxis (Barry)
- Phone
- +44 1446 722 888
A2B Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1446 747 500
- Website
- a2btaxisbarry.co.uk
Business Drive Wales
- Phone
- +44 1446 621251
- Website
- businessdrivewales.co.uk
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Brecon Beacons. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.