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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Brecon is to fly and train which costs £45 - £170 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Brecon is to fly and train which takes 8h 10m and costs £110 - £360.

How far is it from Cork to Brecon?

The distance between Cork and Brecon is 332 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Brecon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 12m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Cork to Brecon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 690+ hotels available in Brecon.

Cork to Brecon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

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

Fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus
7h 21m
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Abergavennytrain
8h 53m
£48–169
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Abergavennytrain
14h 12m
£126–219
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Neathtrain
5. Take the bus from Neath station to Bulwarkbus T6
15h 3m
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
8h 10m
£116–356
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
8h 38m
£57–201
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus
9h 15m
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
8h 56m
£89–290
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Whitfield Hospitalbus 40
2. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Wexford Hospitalbus 340
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Neathtrain
5. Take the bus from Neath station to Bulwarkbus T6
15h 7m

Cork to Brecon by train, tram, foot, ferry, and bus

26Weekly Services

14h 12mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.6 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Brecon, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Brecon. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Newport (S Wales), take the train to Abergavenny, walk to Station Road, then take the bus to Brecon Interchange 4. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Brecon Interchange 4 via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 14h 12m.

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