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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Brecon is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Brecon is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Bulwark via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Brecon?

The distance between Cardiff and Brecon is 44 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Brecon without a car is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Cardiff to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Brecon bus from?

Cardiff to Brecon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Where does the Cardiff to Brecon bus arrive?

Cardiff to Brecon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Brecon is 42 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Cardiff to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 679+ hotels available in Brecon.

Cardiff to Brecon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Brecon by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to BulwarkT4
1h 56m
Drive 41.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Brecon41.9 mi
53 min
£11–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr TydfilPontypridd - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to BulwarkT4
1h 58m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Brecon41.9 mi
53 min
£90–110
Train, bus via Cardiff Central
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to BulwarkT4
2h 3m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 43.6 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Bulwark via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 1h 56m.

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