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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Brecon is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Brecon is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Bulwark via London Heathrow Airport, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Watford to Brecon?

The distance between Watford and Brecon is 189 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Brecon without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Watford to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Brecon bus from?

Watford to Brecon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Train or bus from Watford to Brecon?

The best way to get from Watford to Brecon is to train which takes 6h and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Watford to Brecon bus arrive?

Watford to Brecon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Can I drive from Watford to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Brecon is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Watford to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 288+ hotels available in Brecon.

Watford to Brecon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Watford 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
best
1. Take the train from Watford High Street to Queens Park (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
5h 29m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 41m
£23–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain
4. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43 / ...
6h 25m
Drive 152.7 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Breconcar 152.7 mi
3h 13m
£39–55
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
6h
£82–170
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44
6h 19m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Watford to Brecon.

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Distance: 188.1 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Watford High Street to Bulwark via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Road hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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