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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Brecon is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bulwark via Reading, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Reading to Brecon?

The distance between Reading and Brecon is 139 miles. The road distance is 127.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Brecon without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Reading to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Brecon bus from?

Reading to Brecon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Brecon train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Brecon?

The best way to get from Reading to Brecon is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 4h.

Where does the Reading to Brecon bus arrive?

Reading to Brecon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Reading to Brecon train arrive?

Reading to Brecon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Reading to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Brecon is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Reading to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 742+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43 / ...
3h 27m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
6h 28m
£21–33
Drive 126.6 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Breconcar 126.6 mi
2h 27m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h
£58–110

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Distance: 138 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Bulwark via Reading, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Bulwark via Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h.

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