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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Brecon is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Brecon is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff 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 22m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Brecon?

The distance between Cardiff and Brecon is 43 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Brecon without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 21m and costs £9 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Cardiff to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Brecon bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Brecon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Brecon is 42 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Cardiff to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 718+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Bulwarkbus T4
2h 21m
£10–16
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 22m
£9–14
Drive 42 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Breconcar 42 mi
54 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Brecontaxi 42 mi
54 min
£85–110

Cardiff to Brecon by train and bus

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.4 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Bulwark via Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 2h 22m.

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