There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Blackpool North to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
5h 35m£57–96Drive 154.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Blackpool to Builth Wellscar 154.2 mi
3h 15m£38–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus X75
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus T4
8h 28mBus
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus T4
9h 27mTrain via Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
6h 9m£48–99Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
6h 30m£64–115
Blackpool to Builth Wells by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Groe via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Llandrindod via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Blackpool and Builth Wells is 160 miles. The road distance is 155.1 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Builth Wells without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Blackpool to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Blackpool to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Builth Wells train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Blackpool North station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Builth Wells is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to St Matthew`s Church via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Groe via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Builth Wells train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Builth Wells is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Blackpool to Builth Wells.
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