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 £55 - £210 and takes 8h 55m.

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 38m and costs £120 - £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 24m and costs £120 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Cork to Brecon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 680+ hotels available in Brecon.

Cork to Brecon - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Brecon by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car 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 Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavenny
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4
7h 37m
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
8h 55m
£57–210
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Abergavenny
14h 24m
£121–169
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Neath
5. Take the bus from Neath station to BulwarkT6
15h 22m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B112 / ...
5. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand F to BulwarkT6
15h 36m
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)
8h 38m
£126–357
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Abergavenny
9h 6m
£75–199
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavenny
8h 52m
£110–263
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)SNN - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
11h 4m
£79–207
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Brecon
9h 36m
£110–148

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

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14h 24mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.6 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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, Holyhead, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 14h 24m.

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