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How to get fromBuilth Wells to Caerphillyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus X15
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 22m
    £25–40

  2. Drive  52 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Builth Wells to Caerphillycar car 52 mi
    1h 11m
    £13–19

  3. Bus, train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus X15
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Caerphilly Library / The Twynbus bus 50
    4h 5m
    £23–36

  4. Bus, train via Cwmbran

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus X15
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Cwmbrantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 22 to Caerphilly Library / The Twynbus bus 50A / ...
    4h 16m
    £24–37

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Builth Wells to Rhymneytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Rhymney to Caerphillytrain train Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
    1h 30m
    £171–205

Builth Wells to Caerphilly by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Builth Wells, Wales and Caerphilly, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Builth Wells to Caerphilly. However, you can take the bus to Country Bus Station, walk to Hereford, take the train to Cardiff Central, then take the train to Caerphilly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groe to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Country Bus Station, Hereford, Newport (S Wales), and Queensway Q5 in around 4h 5m.

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