There are 3 ways to get from Builth Wells to York 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
best- 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 Yorktrain
5h 58m£76–135Drive 189.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Builth Wells to Yorkcar 189.2 mi
3h 45m£47–68Train
- Take the train from Builth Road to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
6h 6m£76–125
Builth Wells to York by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Builth Wells to York is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Builth Wells to York is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Builth Wells to York. However, there are services departing from Builth Road and arriving at York via Shrewsbury and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Builth Wells and York is 224 miles. The road distance is 190.3 miles.
The best way to get from Builth Wells to York without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 58m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Builth Wells to York, including transfers.
Builth Wells to York train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Builth Road station.
Builth Wells to York train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Builth Wells to York is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Builth Wells to York.
There are 1941+ hotels available in York.
What companies run services between Builth Wells, Wales and York, England?
You can take a vehicle from Builth Wells to York via Builth Road, Shrewsbury, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 6m.
- 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 York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Builth Road to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
















