There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Brecon Beacons 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
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
3h 47m£52–113Drive 130.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Brecon Beacons130.1 mi
2h 26m£32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk045 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate CrickhoGm3
5h 4m£68–95
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Brecon Beacons is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Brecon Beacons is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.
The distance between Exeter and Brecon Beacons is 149 miles. The road distance is 130.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Brecon Beacons without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Exeter to Brecon Beacons, including transfers.
The best way to get from Exeter to Brecon Beacons is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £95 and takes 5h 4m.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Brecon Beacons is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Exeter to Brecon Beacons.
There are 253+ hotels available in Brecon Beacons.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Brecon Beacons, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Brecon Beacons via Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, and Merthyr Tydfil in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Brecon Beacons via Bus Station and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho in around 5h 4m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £39–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide