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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Brecon is to bus via Cardiff which costs £10 - £23 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Brecon is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Brecon Interchange via Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Brecon?

The distance between Gloucester and Brecon is 85 miles. The road distance is 61.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Brecon without a car is to train and bus via Abergavenny which takes 3h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Gloucester to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Brecon bus from?

Gloucester to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where does the Gloucester to Brecon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gloucester to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Brecon is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Gloucester to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 688+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester 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 via Abergavenny
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
3h 10m
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Kingsway GDbus Uk077
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
5h 25m
£11–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
3h 44m
Drive 61.3 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Breconcar 61.3 mi
1h 21m
£15–22
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Bulwarkbus T4
3h 27m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gloucester to Brecon.

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Distance: 84.5 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Transport Hub to Brecon Interchange via Country Bus Station in around 3h 44m.

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