There are 2 ways to get from Cornwall to Brecon Beacons by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 44m£122–225Drive 194.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornwall to Brecon Beaconscar 194.7 mi
3h 45m£48–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Cornwall and Brecon Beacons is 239 miles. The road distance is 195.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £120 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Cornwall to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.
Cornwall to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
Cornwall to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Brecon Beacons is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Cornwall to Brecon Beacons.
There are 672+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Brecon Beacons, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Brecon Beacons via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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