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 1m.

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 1m 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 Bulwark via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Brecon?

The distance between Bournemouth and Brecon is 215 miles. The road distance is 133 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 38m and costs £70 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m 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.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Brecon?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Brecon is to train via Reading which takes 5h 38m and costs £70 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Brecon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Brecon is 133 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Bournemouth to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 680+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Brecon by train, 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.

Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to ReadingBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 38m
£71–233
Drive 132.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Brecon132.2 mi
3h 1m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand F to BulwarkT6
9h 44m
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
6h 54m
£56–186

Bournemouth to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

54Weekly Services

5h 38mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.3 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Brecon Interchange 4 via Reading, Newport (S Wales), Abergavenny, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Bulwark via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand F in around 9h 44m.

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