There are 5 ways to get from Plymouth to Brecon 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
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ebbw Vale Towntrain Newport / ...
5h 3m£154–238Drive 173.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plymouth to Breconcar 173.8 mi
3h 7m£43–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Bristol Airport to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
9h 9mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
6h 53mTrain, bus via Exeter
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
8h 4m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Brecon is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Ebbw Vale Town via Bristol Parkway and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Plymouth and Brecon is 194 miles. The road distance is 174.8 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £150 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Plymouth to Brecon, including transfers.
Plymouth to Brecon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Brecon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Brecon is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Plymouth to Brecon.
There are 724+ hotels available in Brecon.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Brecon, Wales?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Brecon via Bristol Parkway, Newport (S Wales), and Ebbw Vale Town in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- 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 Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Ebbw Vale Town
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Airport to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
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