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 £75 - £190 and takes 8h 14m.

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 18m and costs £60 - £220.

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 20h 13m.

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 59m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 300+ hotels available in Brecon.

Belfast to Brecon - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Brecon by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
6h 18m
£61–219
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Abergavenny
13h 59m
£118–181
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Chester to AbergavennyHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
15h 17m
£86–170
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Bay Campus111 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bay Campus to BulwarkT6
20h 13m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavenny
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4
6h 56m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4
6h 16m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
7h 50m
£67–237
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavenny
7h 29m
£78–211
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
3. Take the train from Hereford to Abergavenny
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4
8h 20m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavenny
8h 14m
£78–181
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Abergavenny
7h 50m
£79–207
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 4T12
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Free StreetT4
18h 3m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Brecon
8h 59m
£116–292

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

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13h 59mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Brecon.

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Distance: 306 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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 Grand Central to Brecon Interchange 4 via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 13h 59m.

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