There are 4 ways to get from Builth Wells to Derby by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Hereford
best- Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus X15
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 21m£38–76Drive 115.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Builth Wells to Derbycar 115.1 mi
2h 33m£29–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 47m£34–53Train
- Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 46m£48–91
Builth Wells to Derby by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Builth Wells to Derby is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Builth Wells to Derby is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Builth Wells to Derby. However, there are services departing from Llandrindod and arriving at Derby via Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Builth Wells and Derby is 137 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.
The best way to get from Builth Wells to Derby without a car is to bus and train via Hereford which takes 4h 21m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Builth Wells to Derby, including transfers.
Builth Wells to Derby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandrindod station.
Builth Wells to Derby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Builth Wells to Derby is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Builth Wells to Derby.
There are 2301+ hotels available in Derby.
What companies run services between Builth Wells, Wales and Derby, England?
You can take a bus from Groe to Derby via Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Llandrindod, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llandrindod to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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