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Brecon to Cardiff Bay (Water) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Brecon and Cardiff Bay (Water) takes 3h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brecon to Cardiff Bay (Water). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 16m
Duration
47 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 9 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Free Street to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus bus T4
  2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
  3. Take the bus from Kingsway GR to Prospect Placebus bus 9
2h 54m
£12–15

Brecon to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Brecon and Cardiff Bay (Water). The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brecon is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Cardiff Bay (Water) at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Merthyr Bus Station 8 and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 35m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Celtic TravelStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus2h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brecon to Cardiff Bay (Water)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brecon to Cardiff Bay (Water).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 46.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?

You can take a bus from Free Street to Prospect Place via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Kingsway GR in around 2h 54m.

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