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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Brecon is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Holyhead to Brecon?

The distance between Holyhead and Brecon is 224 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Brecon without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Holyhead to Brecon, including transfers.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Brecon?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 43m.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Brecon is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Holyhead to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 686+ hotels available in Brecon.

Holyhead to Brecon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Brecon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Abergavennytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 30m
£75–110
Drive 144.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Breconcar 144.6 mi
3h 25m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
8h 43m

Holyhead to Brecon by train, foot, and bus

45Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.3 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Brecon, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Abergavenny every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Brecon Interchange 1 via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Bus Depot, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 43m.

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