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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Brecon is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Brecon is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Bulwark via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Brecon?

The distance between Porthcawl and Brecon is 60 miles. The road distance is 50.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Brecon without a car is to bus via Neath station which takes 2h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Porthcawl to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Brecon bus from?

Porthcawl to Brecon bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Bay Campus station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Brecon bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Brecon bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Bulwark station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Brecon is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Porthcawl to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 681+ hotels available in Brecon.

Porthcawl to Brecon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Porthcawl to Brecon by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Neath station
best
1. Take the bus from Neath station to BulwarkT6
2h 52m
Drive 50.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Brecon50.3 mi
1h 4m
£13–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to BulwarkT4
3h 27m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Brecon50.3 mi
1h 4m
£100–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bay Campus to BulwarkT6
3h 15m
Bus via Porthcawl Library
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 663 / ...
2. Take the bus from Neath station to BulwarkT6
3h 25m
Bus via Aberdare Bus Station Stand 11
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 663 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Station172
5h 13m
£16–25

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 59.8 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

Adventure Travel operates a bus from Neath station to Bulwark hourly, and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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