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How to get fromBlackpool to Builth Wellsby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Builth Roadtrain train
    5h 39m
    £61–111

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus bus X15
    10h 6m
    £35–74

  3. Drive  154.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Builth Wellscar car 154.2 mi
    3h 15m
    £39–56

  4. Train, bus via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus bus X15
    6h 8m
    £46–88

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus bus X15
    6h 34m
    £55–100

Blackpool to Builth Wells by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Builth Wells via Preston, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Builth Road in around 5h 39m.

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