There are 6 ways to get from Nottingham to Brecon by train, bus, or car
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Train via Abergavenny
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central
5h 39m£73–109Drive 134.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nottingham to Breconcar 134.3 mi
2h 52m£34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
8h 28m£39–60Train
- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
6h 10m£82–123Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 15m£65–102Train, bus
- Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
6h 17m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Brecon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Brecon is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Bulwark via Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Abergavenny via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Nottingham and Brecon is 194 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Brecon without a car is to train via Abergavenny which takes 5h 39m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Nottingham to Brecon, including transfers.
Nottingham to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Brecon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Brecon is to train via Abergavenny which takes 5h 39m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Brecon, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales) every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
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Booking & Getting There
Nottingham to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Nottingham to Brecon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Brecon is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Nottingham to Brecon.
There are 711+ hotels available in Brecon.