There are 6 ways to get from Bracknell to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Abergavenny
best- Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus X12
5h 10m£54–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk940
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus T4
10h 26m£32–46Drive 147.6 mi
- Drive from Bracknell to Builth Wellscar 147.6 mi
2h 55m£37–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus T4
6h 4m£61–112Train
- Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain
- Take the train from Craven Arms to Llandrindodtrain
7h 1m£79–143Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
7h 6m£64–124
Bracknell to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bracknell to Builth Wells is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bracknell to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bracknell station to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Bracknell Bus Station and arriving at Groe via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Bracknell to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Bracknell and arriving at Llandrindod via Reading, Newport (S Wales) and Craven Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Bracknell and Builth Wells is 165 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bracknell to Builth Wells without a car is to train and bus via Abergavenny which takes 5h 10m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Bracknell to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Bracknell to Builth Wells bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.
Bracknell to Builth Wells train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Bracknell to Builth Wells is to bus which takes 10h 26m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Bracknell, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bracknell Bus Station to Groe via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Cardiff - North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bracknell to St Matthew`s Church via Reading, Newport (S Wales), Craven Arms, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Craven Arms to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- 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 Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bracknell to Builth Wells bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff - North Road station.
Bracknell to Builth Wells train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bracknell to Builth Wells is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Bracknell to Builth Wells.
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