There are 3 ways to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 31m£67–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
9h 52m£17–24Drive 127.6 mi
- Drive from Builth Wells to Holyheadcar 127.6 mi
3h 2m£32–46
Builth Wells to Holyhead by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Builth Wells to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Groe and arriving at Summer Hill via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, Bangor Bus Station Stand C and Bodelis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Builth Wells to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Llandrindod and arriving at Holyhead via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Builth Wells and Holyhead is 186 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.
The best way to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead, including transfers.
Builth Wells to Holyhead bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Groe station.
Builth Wells to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandrindod station.
The best way to get from Builth Wells to Holyhead is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £24 and takes 9h 52m.
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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groe to Summer Hill via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, Bangor Bus Station Stand C, and Bodelis in around 9h 52m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llandrindod to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Builth Wells to Holyhead bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Builth Wells to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Builth Wells to Holyhead is 128 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Builth Wells to Holyhead.
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