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

The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Brecon is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Porthmadog and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Brecon. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Breconshire War Memorial Hospital via Bus Depot and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Porthmadog and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Abergavenny via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Porthmadog to Brecon?

The distance between Porthmadog and Brecon is 127 miles. The road distance is 101.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthmadog to Brecon without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Porthmadog to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthmadog to Brecon bus from?

Porthmadog to Brecon bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.

Where do I catch the Porthmadog to Brecon train from?

Porthmadog to Brecon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.

Train or bus from Porthmadog to Brecon?

The best way to get from Porthmadog to Brecon is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Porthmadog to Brecon bus arrive?

Porthmadog to Brecon bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.

Where does the Porthmadog to Brecon train arrive?

Porthmadog to Brecon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.

Can I drive from Porthmadog to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Brecon is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Porthmadog to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 742+ hotels available in Brecon.

Porthmadog to Brecon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Brecon by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Breconshire War Memorial Hospitalbus T4
6h 2m
Drive 101 mi
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1. Drive from Porthmadog to Breconcar 101 mi
2h 29m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain
7h 20m
£72–130

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Distance: 126.1 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from The Australia to Breconshire War Memorial Hospital via Bus Depot and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Brecon Interchange 4 via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 7h 20m.

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