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How to get fromBournemouth to Breconby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Brecon by train or car

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 10m
    £92–165

  2. Drive 130 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Breconcar car 130 mi
    3h 7m
    £33–47

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 45m
    £71–143

Bournemouth to Brecon by train and bus

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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 Stand 2 in around 6h 10m.

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