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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Brecon is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 15h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Brecon is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Bulwark via Buchanan Bus Station, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Brecon?

The distance between Cairnryan and Brecon is 453 miles. The road distance is 348.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Brecon without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 35m and costs £75 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Cairnryan to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Brecon bus from?

Cairnryan to Brecon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Brecon?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Brecon is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 15h 46m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Brecon bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Brecon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Brecon is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Cairnryan to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 680+ hotels available in Brecon.

Cairnryan to Brecon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Brecon by bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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 Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavenny
10h 35m
£77–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
15h 46m
£48–69
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon InterchangeX44 / ...
15h 28m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Chester to Abergavenny
17h
£121–303
Drive 346.3 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Brecon346.3 mi
6h 25m
£86–125
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavenny
12h 40m
£101–212
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
9h 33m
£92–229
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
9h 15m
£66–155
Bus, train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
2. Take the train from Girvan to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
6. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavenny
7. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4
9h 43m

Cairnryan to Brecon by bus, foot, and train

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10h 35mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 450.2 mi
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Brecon, Wales?

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Brecon Interchange 4 via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Crewe, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Bulwark via Buchanan Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 15h 46m.

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