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How to get fromBristol to Breconby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Brecon by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Ebbw Vale Towntrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ebbw Vale Town to Brecontaxi taxi
    2h 43m
    £100–141

  2. Drive  59.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Breconcar car 59.8 mi
    1h 21m
    £15–22

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    4h 32m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44
    4h 48m

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  • Distance: 65.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Brecon. However, you can take the train to Newport (S Wales), take the train to Ebbw Vale Town, then take the taxi to Brecon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Brecon Interchange via Newport (S Wales), Hereford, and Railway Station in around 4h 32m.

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