There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Builth Roadtrain
7h 4m£108–218Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
9h 53m£33–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus 445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
8h 45m£47–87Drive 204.2 mi
- Drive from Brighton to Builth Wellscar 204.2 mi
4h 22m£51–74Train, bus via Newport
- Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
7h 6m£104–172Train, bus via Reading
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
8h 18m£82–158
Brighton to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Builth Wells is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Groe via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Transport Hub and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Builth Road via London Euston, Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Brighton and Builth Wells is 270 miles. The road distance is 205.4 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Builth Wells without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £100 - £220.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Brighton to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Brighton to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Builth Wells train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Builth Wells is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a train from Brighton to Builth Wells via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Builth Road in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Groe via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Transport Hub, and Country Bus Station in around 9h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Builth Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Gatwick Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Brighton to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Brighton to Builth Wells train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Builth Wells is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Brighton to Builth Wells.
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