There are 3 ways to get from Brecon to Cornwall by train or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
8h 13m£96–194Drive 195.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brecon to Cornwallcar 195.8 mi
3h 41m£48–69Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 49m£98–179
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Cornwall is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Brecon to Cornwall is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Brecon to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Luxulyan via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Brecon and Cornwall is 247 miles. The road distance is 196.9 miles.
The best way to get from Brecon to Cornwall without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 8h 13m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Brecon to Cornwall, including transfers.
Brecon to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Brecon to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Cornwall is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Brecon to Cornwall.
There are 3635+ hotels available in Cornwall.
What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Cornwall, England?
You can take a bus from Free Street to Luxulyan via Merthyr Bus Station 7, Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Par in around 8h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Cross Country
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