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

The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Brecon is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Porthmadog and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Brecon. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via Bus Depot and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Porthmadog to Brecon?

The distance between Porthmadog and Brecon is 127 miles. The road distance is 101.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthmadog to Brecon without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Porthmadog to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthmadog to Brecon bus from?

Porthmadog to Brecon bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.

Train or bus from Porthmadog to Brecon?

The best way to get from Porthmadog to Brecon is to bus which takes 6h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Porthmadog to Brecon bus arrive?

Porthmadog to Brecon bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.

Can I drive from Porthmadog to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Brecon is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Porthmadog to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 676+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Brecon by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus DepotT2
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus StationX85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1T4
6h
Drive 101 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porthmadog to Brecon101 mi
2h 29m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavenny
7h 25m
£53–91

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 126.4 mi
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from The Australia to Brecon Interchange 1 via Bus Depot and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Brecon Interchange 4 via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 7h 25m.

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