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

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Reading is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Reading. However, there are services departing from Free Street and arriving at Bridge Street via Bay Campus and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Brecon to Reading?

The distance between Brecon and Reading is 138 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brecon to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Brecon to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Reading bus from?

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

Train or bus from Brecon to Reading?

The best way to get from Brecon to Reading is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Brecon to Reading bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brecon to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Reading is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Brecon to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1434+ hotels available in Reading.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Brecon to Reading 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 ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 20m
Drive 126.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brecon to Reading126.3 mi
2h 23m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Free Street to Bay CampusT6
2. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride508
6h 35m
Train
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff CentralMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 56m
£36–105

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brecon to Reading.

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Distance: 137.2 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Free Street to Bridge Street via Bay Campus and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Free Street to Reading via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7, Merthyr Tydfil, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 56m.

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