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

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Free Street and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bay Campus and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Brecon and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Brecon to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Abergavenny and arriving at Bournemouth via Newport (S Wales) and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Brecon to Bournemouth?

The distance between Brecon and Bournemouth is 214 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brecon to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 40m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Brecon to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Bournemouth bus from?

Brecon to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Free Street station.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Bournemouth train from?

Brecon to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Brecon to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Brecon to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 5h 40m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Brecon to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Brecon to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Bay Campus station.

Where does the Brecon to Bournemouth train arrive?

Brecon to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Brecon to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Bournemouth is 130 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Brecon to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2638+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 40m
£77–135
Drive 129.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brecon to Bournemouthcar 129.5 mi
3h 10m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Free Street to Bay Campusbus T6
2. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus Cp3
8h 2m
£38–65
Train
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 10m
£66–128

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Distance: 212.5 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Bournemouth via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Abergavenny, Newport (S Wales), and Reading in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Free Street to Bournemouth Station via Bay Campus and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 2m.

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