There are 5 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 36m£39–77Drive 115.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Builth Wells to Derbycar 115.1 mi
2h 33m£29–42Bus, 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
6h 2m£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
5h 5m£49–92Bus, train via Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1
- Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 to Railway Stationbus 461 / ...
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 15m
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 5h 5m.
The distance between Builth Wells and Derby is 138 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 36m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 2302+ 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 5h 5m.
- 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
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- 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
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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