What is the cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Brecon?

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Brecon is to bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Brecon?

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Brecon is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Bulwark via Neath station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Brecon?

The distance between Porthcawl and Brecon is 60 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

How do I travel from Porthcawl to Brecon without a car?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Brecon without a car is to bus via Neath station which takes 3h 23m and costs £15 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Porthcawl to Brecon?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Porthcawl to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Brecon bus from?

Porthcawl to Brecon bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Neath station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Brecon bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Brecon bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Bulwark station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Brecon is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Porthcawl to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 711+ hotels available in Brecon.

Porthcawl to Brecon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 9 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Porthcawl to Brecon by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Neath station
best
1. Take the bus from Neath station to Bulwarkbus T6
3h 23m
£15–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11 to Bay Campusbus X1
2. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Bulwarkbus T6
4h 24m
£12–17
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Bulwarkbus T4
3h 54m
£19–36
Drive 50.5 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Breconcar 50.5 mi
1h 5m
£13–18
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 11 to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 9 / ...
5h 7m
£16–27

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Distance: 59.8 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Brecon, Wales?

Adventure Travel operates a bus from Neath station to Bulwark every 3 hours. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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