There are 3 ways to get from Builth Wells to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 12m£38–66Bus, line 2 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
5h 35m£9–15Drive 87.2 mi
- Drive from Builth Wells to Chestercar 87.2 mi
1h 52m£22–31
Builth Wells to Chester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Builth Wells to Chester is to bus and line 2 bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Builth Wells to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Builth Wells to Chester. However, there are services departing from Groe and arriving at Pepper Street via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station and Wrexham Bus Station 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Builth Wells to Chester. However, there are services departing from Llandrindod and arriving at Chester via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Builth Wells and Chester is 102 miles. The road distance is 87.7 miles.
The best way to get from Builth Wells to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Builth Wells to Chester, including transfers.
Builth Wells to Chester bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Groe station.
Builth Wells to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandrindod station.
The best way to get from Builth Wells to Chester is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Builth Wells, Wales and Chester, England?
You can take a bus from Groe to Chester via Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Llandrindod, and Shrewsbury in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groe to Pepper Street via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 7 in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llandrindod to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Builth Wells to Chester bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Builth Wells to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Builth Wells to Chester is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Builth Wells to Chester.
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