There are 4 ways to get from Newquay to Brecon Beacons by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 37m£147–245Drive 207.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newquay to Brecon Beaconscar 207.7 mi
3h 58m£52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus 216
9h 17m£105–147Train
- Take the train from St Austell to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
8h 18m£146–242
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Newquay to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Newquay station to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 via Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange and Market Square 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Newquay and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Newquay and Brecon Beacons is 257 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.
The best way to get from Newquay to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 37m and costs £140 - £250.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Newquay to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.
Newquay to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Newquay to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Newquay to Brecon Beacons is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 37m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £150 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Newquay, England and Brecon Beacons, Wales?
You can take a train from Newquay to Brecon Beacons via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brecon Beacons via Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway K14, Market Square 20, and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 in around 9h 17m.
- 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
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from St Austell to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- 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
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Newquay to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Newquay to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Brecon Beacons is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Newquay to Brecon Beacons.
There are 662+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.

























