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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Brecon is to fly and train which costs £65 - £200 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Brecon is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs £65 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bulwark via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 53m.

How far is it from Belfast to Brecon?

The distance between Belfast and Brecon is 308 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Brecon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 55m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Belfast to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Brecon bus from?

Belfast to Brecon bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Brecon bus arrive?

Belfast to Brecon bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 739+ hotels available in Brecon.

Belfast to Brecon - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Brecon by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 1m
£67–247
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Abergavennytrain
13h 55m
£100–188
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
16h 37m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Bay Campusbus 111 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Bulwarkbus T6
19h 53m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus
6h 43m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
7h 20m
£67–195
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Abergavennytrain
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus
7h 45m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain
7h 42m
£90–196
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Abergavennytrain
7h 30m
£78–220
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain
7h 7m
£83–211
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Breconcar
9h 2m
£88–172

Belfast to Brecon by train, foot, bus, and ferry

26Weekly Services

13h 55mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Brecon.

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Distance: 306 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Brecon, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Brecon. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Merthyr Tydfil, walk to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, then take the bus to Bulwark. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Brecon Interchange 4 via Dublin Connolly, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 13h 55m.

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