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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 via Crewe

    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 Llandrindodtrain train
    6h 32m
    £43–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to bus stationbus bus 424
    2. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Castle Street to Groebus bus X48
    9h 39m
    £20–35

  3. Drive  154.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Builth Wellscar car 154.2 mi
    3h 15m
    £39–55

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain train
    6h 54m
    £55–95

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castle Street to Groebus bus X48
    7h 15m
    £47–81

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  • Distance: 159.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Groe via Preston, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Groe via bus station, Bus Station, and Castle Street in around 9h 39m.

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