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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus X4
    2. Take the taxi from Merthyr Bus Station 1 to Brecontaxi taxi
    1h 25m
    £92–120

  2. Drive  42 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Breconcar car 42 mi
    54 min
    £11–15

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Rhymneytrain train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Rhymney to Brecontaxi taxi
    1h 25m
    £108–142

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Brecontaxi taxi 42 mi
    54 min
    £85–110

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  • Distance: 43.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Brecon. However, you can take the bus to Merthyr Bus Station 1 then take the taxi to Brecon. Alternatively, you can take the train to Rhymney then take the taxi to Brecon.

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