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 7m.

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 7m 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 London Heathrow Airport, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Brecon?

The distance between Bournemouth and Brecon is 228 miles. The road distance is 130.7 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 47m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 47m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 1m.

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 131 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Bournemouth to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 742+ 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

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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 47m
£93–166
Drive 130 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Breconcar 130 mi
3h 7m
£32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
9h 1m
£38–76
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 21m
£71–143

Bournemouth to Brecon by train and bus

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5h 47mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Brecon.

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Distance: 227.1 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Bulwark via London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 1m.

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