There are 4 ways to get from Builth Wells to Llanrwst 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 Llandudno Junctiontrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 55m£51–86Bus
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 Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
- Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Betws-y-Coed stationbus S1
10h 8m£20–28Bus via Machynlleth
- 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 Machynlleth Town Clock to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
- Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Betws-y-Coed stationbus S1
9h 40mDrive 92.3 mi
- Drive from Builth Wells to Llanrwstcar 92.3 mi
2h 23m£23–33
Builth Wells to Llanrwst by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Builth Wells to Llanrwst is to bus which costs £20 - £28 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Builth Wells to Llanrwst is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Builth Wells to Llanrwst. However, there are services departing from Groe and arriving at Watling Street via Newtown Bus Station, Machynlleth Town Clock, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B and Betws-y-Coed station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Builth Wells to Llanrwst. However, there are services departing from Llandrindod and arriving at Llanrwst via Shrewsbury and Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Builth Wells and Llanrwst is 158 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.
The best way to get from Builth Wells to Llanrwst without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Builth Wells to Llanrwst, including transfers.
Builth Wells to Llanrwst bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Groe station.
Builth Wells to Llanrwst train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandrindod station.
The best way to get from Builth Wells to Llanrwst is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via Machynlleth, which costs and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Builth Wells, Wales and Llanrwst, Wales?
You can take a bus from Groe to Llanrwst via Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Llandrindod, Shrewsbury, and Llandudno Junction in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groe to Watling Street via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, Machynlleth Town Clock, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B, and Betws-y-Coed station in around 9h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llandrindod to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- 01248 722 694
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gwynfor Coaches
Bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Betws-y-Coed station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Gwynfor Coaches
Bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Betws-y-Coed station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Gwynfor Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bus Depot to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Builth Wells to Llanrwst bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Builth Wells to Llanrwst train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Builth Wells to Llanrwst is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Builth Wells to Llanrwst.
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