There are 3 ways to get from Dolgellau to Brecon by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
5h 31m£11–15Train
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 14m£48–79Drive 77 mi
- Drive from Dolgellau to Breconcar 77 mi
1h 57m£19–28
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dolgellau to Brecon is to bus which costs £11 - £15 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Dolgellau to Brecon is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Dolgellau to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Eldon Square 1 and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Bus Depot and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Dolgellau to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Abergavenny via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Dolgellau and Brecon is 102 miles. The road distance is 77.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dolgellau to Brecon without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs £11 - £15.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Dolgellau to Brecon, including transfers.
Dolgellau to Brecon bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Bus Depot station.
Dolgellau to Brecon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Dolgellau to Brecon is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs £11 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Dolgellau, Wales and Brecon, Wales?
You can take a bus from Eldon Square 1 to Brecon Interchange 1 via Bus Depot and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eldon Square 1 to Brecon Interchange 4 via Bus Depot, Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Dolgellau to Brecon bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station.
Dolgellau to Brecon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dolgellau to Brecon is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Dolgellau to Brecon.
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