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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Groe to Railway Stationbus bus X48
    2. Take the train from Craven Arms to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    5h 57m
    £50–86

  2. Drive  127.6 mi

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

  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 Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    4. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Holyhead Portbus bus
    8h 27m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 34m
    £59–100

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  • Distance: 196.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Groe to Holyhead Port via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groe to Holyhead via Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Llandrindod, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 34m.

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