Road Trip Brecon → Porth - 54 km / 45 min | Map, Stops, Rideshares & Tips

How to Travel from

Brecon to Porth

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Brecon Porth

Cheapest

By car (54 km)

45 min

54 km.

from $2

Other

Rideshare

45 min

54 km.

from $2.93

Bus, Train

1 h 43 min

36 km.

from $17.13

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.82–$8.86

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Free Street to Merthyr

Ave. Duration:

34 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$8.86–$12.66

Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 to Pontypridd

Ave. Duration:

22 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.33–$8.86

Bus from St David's Church to Merthyr

Ave. Duration:

29 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.23–$12.02

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

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Porth is to drive which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Porth is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $10.87 - $16.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Porth?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Porth. However, there are services departing from Free Street and arriving at Porth Interchange Bay 6 via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Brecon to Porth?

The distance between Brecon and Porth is 56 km. The road distance is 54.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Brecon to Porth without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $15.22 - $22.83 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Brecon to Porth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Porth bus from?

Brecon to Porth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Free Street station.

Where does the Brecon to Porth bus arrive?

Brecon to Porth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7.

Can I drive from Brecon to Porth?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Porth is 55 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Brecon to Porth.

Where can I stay near Porth?

There are 1306+ hotels available in Porth. Prices start at $59.83 per night.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Castell Coch

Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: ) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the River Taff. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle may have been destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned either by William the Conqueror or by Robert Fitzhamon, and formed the heart of the medieval town of Cardiff and the Marcher Lord territory of Glamorgan. In the 12th century the castle began to be rebuilt in stone, probably by Robert of Gloucester, with a shell keep and substantial defensive walls being erected. Further work was conducted by the 6th Earl of Gloucester in the second half of the 13th century. Cardiff Castle was repeatedly involved in the conflicts between the Anglo-Normans and the Welsh, being attacked several times in the 12th century, and stormed in 1404 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr.

Four ways to Travel from Brecon to Porth

Transport providers

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Porth?

How far is it from Brecon to Porth?

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

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

Where do I catch the Brecon to Porth bus from?

Where does the Brecon to Porth bus arrive?

Can I drive from Brecon to Porth?

Where can I stay near Porth?