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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Brecon is to bus which costs £15 - £50 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bulwark via Bristol Bus Station, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Exeter to Brecon?

The distance between Exeter and Brecon is 142 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Brecon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Exeter to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Brecon bus from?

Exeter to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Brecon?

The best way to get from Exeter to Brecon is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs £15 - £50. Alternatively, you can train via Bristol, which costs £19 - £75 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Exeter to Brecon bus arrive?

Exeter to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Brecon is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Exeter to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 685+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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

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 Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
4h 11m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 5m
£16–50
Drive 131.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Breconcar 131.3 mi
2h 25m
£33–47
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
4h 34m
£20–72
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 56m
£41–87

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Exeter to Brecon.

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Distance: 141.7 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Brecon, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bulwark via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Bulwark via Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 34m.

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