What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Builth Wells?

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 Heathrow Airport, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Builth Wells?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Llandrindod via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Builth Wells?

The distance between Basingstoke and Builth Wells is 169 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Builth Wells without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 4m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Builth Wells bus from?

Basingstoke to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Builth Wells train from?

Basingstoke to Builth Wells train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Builth Wells?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Builth Wells bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Builth Wells train arrive?

Basingstoke to Builth Wells train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Builth Wells?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Builth Wells is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Basingstoke to Builth Wells.

Where can I stay near Builth Wells?

There are 682+ hotels available in Builth Wells.

Basingstoke to Builth Wells - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus X12
5h 4m
£57–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 806
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus T4
9h 22m
£34–60
Drive 140.7 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Builth Wellscar 140.7 mi
2h 52m
£35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
6h 26m
£91–152
Train, bus via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
4. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus T4
7h 18m
£68–128

Basingstoke to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 168.3 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Builth Wells, Wales?

You can take a bus from The Malls to Groe via London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to St Matthew`s Church via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 6h 26m.

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