There are 6 ways to get from Bridgend to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Abergavennytrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus X12
3h 23m£21–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Neath station to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Groebus T4
4h 29m£15–26Train, bus via Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus T4
4h 20m£19–34Drive 65.2 mi
- Drive from Bridgend to Builth Wellscar 65.2 mi
1h 27m£17–24Train
- Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Llandrindodtrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
5h 11m£33–62Bus, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 172
- Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 11 to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 9 / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus T4
5h 22m£16–24
Bridgend to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend station to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Groe via Brecon Interchange 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Llandrindod via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Bridgend and Builth Wells is 88 miles. The road distance is 65.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Builth Wells without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 23m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Bridgend to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Bridgend to Builth Wells bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Neath station.
Bridgend to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Builth Wells is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs £14 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Groe via Neath, Neath station, and Brecon Interchange 2 in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bridgend to St Matthew`s Church via Swansea, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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 Brecon Interchange 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- 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
- Phone
- 02920 442040
- Website
- Adventure Travel
Bus from Neath station to Brecon Interchange 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Schedules at
- Adventure Travel
- Day Ticket
- £6–9
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Aberdare Bus Station 11 to Merthyr Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgend to Builth Wells bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Brecon Interchange 5 station.
Bridgend to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Builth Wells is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Bridgend to Builth Wells.
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