There are 3 ways to get from Builth Wells to Chester by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Builth Road to Shrewsburytrain Carmarthen - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 32m£50–78Drive 87.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Builth Wells to Chestercar 87.2 mi
1h 52m£22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus X15
- Take the train from Hereford to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 13m£35–55
Builth Wells to Chester by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Builth Wells to Chester is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 52m.
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 train from Builth Wells to Chester. However, there are services departing from Builth Road and arriving at Chester via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
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 3h 32m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Builth Wells to Chester, including transfers.
Builth Wells to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Builth Road station.
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.
There are 1117+ hotels available in Chester.
What companies run services between Builth Wells, Wales and Chester, England?
You can take a vehicle from Builth Wells to Chester via Builth Road and Shrewsbury in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Builth Road to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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