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.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at Brecon Interchange 1 via The Australia, Bus Depot and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Brecon?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Abergavenny via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Brecon?

The distance between Holyhead and Brecon is 223 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 55m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Holyhead to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Brecon bus from?

Holyhead to Brecon bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Brecon train from?

Holyhead to Brecon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Brecon?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Brecon is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Holyhead to Brecon bus arrive?

Holyhead to Brecon bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at The Australia station.

Where does the Holyhead to Brecon train arrive?

Holyhead to Brecon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Abergavenny station.

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 711+ hotels available in Brecon.

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

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best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Abergavennytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
5h 55m
£65–110
Drive 144.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Breconcar 144.6 mi
3h 25m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to The Australiabus
2. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus T2
3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
9h 13m

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Distance: 221.6 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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 £65–110 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holyhead Port to Brecon Interchange 1 via The Australia, Bus Depot, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 13m.

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