What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brecon?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brecon is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brecon?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brecon is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GJ and arriving at Bulwark via Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Brecon?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Brecon is 43 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Central Station to Brecon without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brecon without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 2m and costs £10 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brecon?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Brecon bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Brecon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Brecon bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Brecon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 1.

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Brecon is 43 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 730+ hotels available in Brecon.

Cardiff Central Station to Brecon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brecon by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Bulwarkbus T4
2h 2m
£10–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Bulwarkbus T4
2h 12m
£9–14
Drive 42.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Breconcar 42.6 mi
56 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Central Station to Brecontaxi 42.6 mi
56 min
£90–110

Cardiff Central Station to Brecon by train and bus

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Distance: 43.1 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Brecon, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Central Station to Bulwark via Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 2h 12m.

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