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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Brecon is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 31m.

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 24m and costs £35 - £55.

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 Bulwark via Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 40m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Brecon bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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 24m to drive from Portsmouth to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 720+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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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 40m
£60–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
7h 31m
£34–54
Drive 148.7 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Breconcar 148.7 mi
3h 24m
£37–53
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 / ...
6h 9m
£69–121

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Distance: 167.8 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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 £50–100 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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