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How to get fromBuilth Wells to Holyheadby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 37m
    £59–100

  2. Bus via Bangor

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    10h 9m
    £17–24

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    7h 22m

  4. Drive  127.6 mi

    1. Drive from Builth Wells to Holyheadcar car 127.6 mi
    3h 2m
    £32–46

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  • Distance: 185.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Builth Wells, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a bus from Groe to Holyhead via Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Llandrindod, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groe to Holyhead Port via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 7h 22m.

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