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

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There are 3 ways to get from Builth Wells to Reading by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Abergavenny

    best
    1. Take the bus from Groe to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X12
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    3h 57m
    £50–91

  2. Drive  137.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Builth Wells to Readingcar car 137.9 mi
    2h 46m
    £34–50

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus bus T4
    2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    4h 43m
    £57–103

Builth Wells to Reading by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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 Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1, walk to Abergavenny, 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.

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