There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Brecon by train 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 Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 42m£65–123Drive 148.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Breconcar 148.7 mi
3h 23m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
6h 11m£72–136
Portsmouth to Brecon by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Brecon is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £55.
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 42m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Brecon is 169 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Brecon without a car is to train via Abergavenny which takes 5h 42m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Portsmouth to Brecon, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Brecon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Brecon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Brecon is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Portsmouth to Brecon.
There are 743+ hotels available in Brecon.
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 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide










