There are 6 ways to get from Builth Wells to Farnborough by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Abergavenny
best- Take the bus from Groe to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1bus X12
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 53m£56–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groe to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1bus X12
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
8h 34m£31–52Drive 153.8 mi
- Drive from Builth Wells to Farnboroughcar 153.8 mi
3h 5m£39–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Groe to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
5h 39m£64–115Train
- Take the train from Llandrindod to Craven Armstrain
- Take the train from Craven Arms to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain
6h 57m£83–146Bus, train via Birmingham
- 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 Basingstoketrain
7h 5m£76–136
Builth Wells to Farnborough by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Builth Wells to Farnborough is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Builth Wells to Farnborough is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Builth Wells to Farnborough station. However, there are services departing from Groe and arriving at Frimley station via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3, Town Hall 2, Kingsway K14 and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Builth Wells to Farnborough. However, there are services departing from Llandrindod and arriving at Farnborough North via Craven Arms, Newport (S Wales) and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Builth Wells and Farnborough is 169 miles. The road distance is 154.7 miles.
The best way to get from Builth Wells to Farnborough without a car is to bus and train via Abergavenny which takes 4h 53m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Builth Wells to Farnborough, including transfers.
Builth Wells to Farnborough bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Groe station.
Builth Wells to Farnborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandrindod station.
The best way to get from Builth Wells to Farnborough is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Builth Wells, Wales and Farnborough, England?
You can take a bus from Groe to Frimley station via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3, Town Hall 2, Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groe to Farnborough North via Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Llandrindod, Craven Arms, Newport (S Wales), and Reading in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llandrindod to Craven Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Craven Arms to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Merthyr Bus Station 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Builth Wells to Farnborough bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1.
Builth Wells to Farnborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Craven Arms station.
Yes, the driving distance between Builth Wells to Farnborough is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Builth Wells to Farnborough.
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