There are 3 ways to get from Brecon to Exeter by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ebbw Vale Town to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3h 42m£131–193Drive 131.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brecon to Exetercar 131.5 mi
2h 24m£33–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Railway Stationbus X44
- Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 16m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Exeter is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Brecon to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Brecon to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ebbw Vale Town and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Brecon and Exeter is 141 miles. The road distance is 132.2 miles.
The best way to get from Brecon to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £130 - £200.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Brecon to Exeter, including transfers.
Brecon to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ebbw Vale Town station.
Brecon to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Exeter is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Brecon to Exeter.
There are 1525+ hotels available in Exeter.
What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a vehicle from Brecon to Exeter St Davids via Ebbw Vale Town, Newport (S Wales), and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ebbw Vale Town to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- dave@sargeantsbros.com
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Brecon Interchange to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
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