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

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Exeter is to bus via Bristol which costs £17 - £45 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Free Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Kingsway GD and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Brecon to Exeter?

The distance between Brecon and Exeter is 142 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brecon to Exeter without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Brecon to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Exeter bus from?

Brecon to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.

Train or bus from Brecon to Exeter?

The best way to get from Brecon to Exeter is to bus via Bristol which takes 5h 39m and costs £17 - £45. Alternatively, you can train via Bristol, which costs £22 - £85 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Brecon to Exeter bus arrive?

Brecon to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Can I drive from Brecon to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Exeter is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Brecon to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Exeter.

Brecon to Exeter - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Brecon to Exeter by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4X43 / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3h 58m
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJX4
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
5h 39m
£17–41
Drive 128.7 mi
1. Drive from Brecon to Exeter128.7 mi
2h 27m
£33–47
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4h 26m
£23–85
Train
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff CentralMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 31m
£46–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJX4
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde StreetCp5
6h 26m
£29–57

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 141.6 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Free Street to Bampfylde Street via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, and Bus Station in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Free Street to Exeter St Davids via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7, Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff Central, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 26m.

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