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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Brecon is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Brecon is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Barry and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Park Hotel and arriving at Bulwark via Wood Street JA, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Barry to Brecon?

The distance between Barry and Brecon is 52 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barry to Brecon without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Barry to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Brecon bus from?

Barry to Brecon bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Park Hotel station.

Where does the Barry to Brecon bus arrive?

Barry to Brecon bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 station.

Can I drive from Barry to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Brecon is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Barry to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 678+ hotels available in Brecon.

Barry to Brecon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 96 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Barry to Brecon by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Queen Street
2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfil
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to BulwarkT4
2h 51m
Drive 49.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barry to Brecon49.4 mi
1h 1m
£13–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 896 / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to BulwarkT4
3h 28m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barry to Brecon49.4 mi
1h 1m
£100–130
Train, bus via Cardiff Central
1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to BulwarkT4
2h 52m
Line 96 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Park Hotel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 896
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to BulwarkT4
3h 43m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 51.2 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Brecon, Wales?

You can take a bus from Park Hotel to Bulwark via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8, Wood Street JA, Cardiff Bridge KR, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 43m.

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