What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Brecon?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Brecon is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Brecon?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Brecon is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Bulwark via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport to Brecon?

The distance between Cardiff Airport and Brecon is 57 miles. The road distance is 48.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport to Brecon without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport to Brecon without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport to Brecon?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Cardiff Airport to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport to Brecon bus from?

Cardiff Airport to Brecon bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.

Where does the Cardiff Airport to Brecon bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport to Brecon bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Customhouse Street JW station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport to Brecon is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Cardiff Airport to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 650+ hotels available in Brecon.

Cardiff Airport to Brecon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 304 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Brecon by train, bus, car, taxi, or towncar

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to BulwarkT4
3h 48m
Drive 48.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Brecon48.3 mi
1h 11m
£12–18
Line 304 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 54m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport to Brecon48.3 mi
1h 11m
£100–120
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Cardiff Airport to Brecon48.3 mi
1h 12m
Line 304 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JW304
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
4h 15m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 56.6 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport, Wales and Brecon, Wales?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Bulwark via Customhouse Street JW, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 15m.

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