There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells 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 via Newport
best- Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
5h 28m£64–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus 445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
9h 32m£32–58Drive 136.7 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Builth Wellscar 136.7 mi
3h 1m£34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain London Paddington - Hereford / ...
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
6h 7m£55–108Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
6h 43m£70–125
Basingstoke to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Groe via London Victoria and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Builth Wells is 199 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells without a car is to train and bus via Newport which takes 5h 28m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Builth Wells is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Basingstoke to Builth Wells.
There are 695+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a bus from The Malls to Groe via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Country Bus Station in around 9h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
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