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 via Abergavenny
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 25m£67–125Bus via Bristol Airport (BRS)
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Bristol Airport to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk910
8h 28m£28–47Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
7h 5m£37–61Drive 173.8 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Breconcar 173.8 mi
3h 7m£44–64Train
- 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
5h 54m£75–140
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Brecon is to bus via Bristol Airport (BRS) which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 28m.
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 bus from Plymouth station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Bulwark via Sophia Gardens and Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Abergavenny via Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
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 via Abergavenny which takes 5h 25m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Plymouth to Brecon, including transfers.
Plymouth to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Brecon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Brecon is to train via Abergavenny which takes 5h 25m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Brecon, Wales?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Brecon Interchange 4 via Bristol Temple Meads, Newport (S Wales), Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Airport to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Airport to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Plymouth to Brecon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Brecon is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Plymouth to Brecon.
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