The average bus between Cardiff and Brecon takes 2h 24m and the fastest bus takes 1h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Brecon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Brecon. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Brecon at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Brecon? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Brecon station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Cardiff to Brecon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.
Cardiff to Brecon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Bulwark station.
The distance between Cardiff and Brecon is 54 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Bulwark via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 1h 58m.