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How to get fromBrecon to Holyheadby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brecon to Holyhead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Abergavenny to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    6h 5m
    £85–150

  2. Drive 144.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brecon to Holyheadcar car 144.4 mi
    3h 25m
    £35–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    4. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus bus 4X
    9h 48m

Brecon to Holyhead by bus, foot, and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Abergavenny to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Holyhead Clock via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 9h 48m.

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