There are 4 ways to get from Axminster to Brecon Beacons by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 6m£109–190Drive 117.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Brecon Beaconscar 117.9 mi
2h 24m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
6h 57m£72–100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 39m£98–150
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Brecon Beacons station. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via County Hall and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Brecon Beacons. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Axminster and Brecon Beacons is 178 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Axminster to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.
Axminster to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Brecon Beacons is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £100 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Brecon Beacons, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Brecon Beacons via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Brecon Beacons via Waterstones, County Hall, Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station 1 in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Axminster to Brecon Beacons bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.
Axminster to Brecon Beacons train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Brecon Beacons is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Axminster to Brecon Beacons.
There are 655+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.