Brecon travel guide

Brecon Tourism | Brecon Guide

You're Going to Love Brecon

With a population of 7.989, Brecon is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Brecon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Brecon

Brecon in November
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brecon in November
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brecon

Plane

Although Brecon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Brecon. The shortest domestic flight to Brecon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Brecon, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Brecon to London takes 1h 47m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brecon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 230 km from Brecon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brecon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Brecon takes 113 km and will cost you around £6. From London, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

Although Brecon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Brecon. The shortest domestic flight to Brecon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Brecon, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Brecon to London takes 1h 47m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brecon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 230 km from Brecon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brecon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Brecon takes 113 km and will cost you around £6. From London, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Brecon

Airlines serving Brecon

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,961 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,864 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brecon

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brecon

Most booked hotels in Brecon

Llangoed Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£137+
New Gurkha Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
Yha Brecon Beacons
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£20+
The Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Wellington
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£66+
Brecon Castle
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£60+

Hiring a car in Brecon

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Brecon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Brecon, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Brecon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Brecon, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.