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There are 9 ways to get from Builth Wells to Edinburgh by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Builth Road to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 38m
    £102–203

  2. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 31m
    £58–172

  3. Drive  318.1 mi

    1. Drive from Builth Wells to Edinburghcar car 318.1 mi
    6h 1m
    £79–114

  4. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    6h 38m
    £61–162

  5. Bus, train via Crewe

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus X15
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 43m
    £88–180

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus X15
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Worcester Foregate Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    9h 48m
    £173–268

  7. Bus, train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    7h 11m
    £64–158

  8. Bus, train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    8h 5m
    £62–173

  9. Bus, train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    5. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    8h 33m
    £82–208

Builth Wells to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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You can take a vehicle from Builth Wells to Edinburgh Waverley via Builth Road, Shrewsbury, and Crewe in around 7h 38m.

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