There are 4 ways to get from Builth Wells to Reading by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Newport
best- Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus X15
- Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain
4h 18m£59–104Drive 137.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Builth Wells to Readingcar 137.9 mi
2h 46m£35–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus X15
- Take the train from Hereford to Readingtrain Hereford - London Paddington / ...
5h 1m£50–95Bus, 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 Readingtrain
5h 40m£61–115
Builth Wells to Reading by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Builth Wells to Reading is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Builth Wells to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.
The distance between Builth Wells and Reading is 183 miles. The road distance is 138.7 miles.
The best way to get from Builth Wells to Reading without a car is to bus and train via Newport which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Builth Wells to Reading, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Builth Wells to Reading is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Builth Wells to Reading.
There are 1508+ hotels available in Reading.
What companies run services between Builth Wells, Wales and Reading, England?
There is no direct connection from Builth Wells to Reading. However, you can take the bus to Country Bus Station, walk to Hereford, take the train to Newport (S Wales), then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can drive from Builth Wells to Reading in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Hereford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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 Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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