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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Brecon is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Abergavenny via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Brecon?

The distance between Portsmouth and Brecon is 169 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Brecon without a car is to train via Abergavenny which takes 5h 23m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Portsmouth to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Brecon bus from?

Portsmouth to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Brecon train from?

Portsmouth to Brecon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Brecon?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Brecon is to train via Abergavenny which takes 5h 23m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Brecon bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Brecon train arrive?

Portsmouth to Brecon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Brecon is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Portsmouth to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 728+ hotels available in Brecon.

Portsmouth to Brecon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Brecon. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Brecon Interchange 4 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Market Square 16, Town Hall 3 and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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Train via Abergavenny
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 23m
£65–119
Drive 148.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Breconcar 148.8 mi
3h 23m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
7h 17m
£45–103
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
5h 46m
£72–132

Portsmouth to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

102Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.8 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Brecon, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales) hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Brecon Interchange 4 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 16, Town Hall 4, Town Hall 3, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 in around 7h 17m.

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