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How to get fromBuilth Wells to Bristolby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Abergavenny

    best
    1. Take the bus from Groe to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X12
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    3h 6m

  2. Drive 72.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Builth Wells to Bristolcar car 72.6 mi
    1h 37m
    £18–26

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T4
    2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3h 51m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 50m

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T4
    2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Ninian Parktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    4h 52m

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  • Distance: 81.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Groe to Bristol Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Cardiff North Road in around 4h 50m.

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