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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Brecon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Brecon Interchange 4 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Market Square 16, Town Hall 3 and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Brecon?

The distance between Bournemouth and Brecon is 228 miles. The road distance is 130.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Brecon without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 44m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Bournemouth to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Brecon bus from?

Bournemouth to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Brecon train from?

Bournemouth to Brecon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Brecon?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Brecon is to train via Reading which takes 5h 44m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Brecon bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Brecon train arrive?

Bournemouth to Brecon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Brecon is 131 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Bournemouth to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 726+ hotels available in Brecon.

Bournemouth to Brecon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 44m
£89–152
Drive 130.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Breconcar 130.2 mi
3h 9m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
7h 32m
£43–71
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 23m
£66–129

Bournemouth to Brecon by train and bus

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.1 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Brecon, Wales?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bulwark via Reading, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Brecon Interchange 4 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 16, Town Hall 4, Town Hall 3, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 in around 7h 32m.

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