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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Brecon is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £28 - £45.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Brecon?

The distance between Caernarfon and Brecon is 210 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Caernarfon to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Brecon bus from?

Caernarfon to Brecon bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Turf Square station.

Train or bus from Caernarfon to Brecon?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Brecon is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Brecon bus arrive?

Caernarfon to Brecon bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Brecon is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Caernarfon to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 688+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Caernarfon and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Turf Square and arriving at Brecon Interchange 5 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion, Glangwili Hospital and Llandovery Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to AbergavennyHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 44m
£67–102
Drive 116.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Brecon116.9 mi
2h 56m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus DepotT2
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Welshpool
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Free StreetT4
8h 32m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black LionT1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Glangwili Hospital to Llandovery Car Park281 / ...
9h 57m

Caernarfon to Brecon by bus, train, and foot

44Weekly Services

6h 44mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Caernarfon to Brecon.

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Distance: 208.5 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Abergavenny every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turf Square to Brecon Interchange 5 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion, Glangwili Hospital, and Llandovery Car Park in around 9h 57m.

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