There are 5 ways to get from Caerphilly to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Abergavenny
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Abergavennytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus X12
3h 43m£17–26Drive 51.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Caerphilly to Builth Wellscar 51.8 mi
1h 10m£13–19Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus T4
4h£13–23Line 120 bus, bus
- Take the bus from South Gate Square to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9bus 120
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus T4
4h 30m£13–20Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hanbury Square to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 53 / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus T4
4h 50m£14–20
Caerphilly to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Caerphilly to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from South Gate Square and arriving at Groe via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 and Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Caerphilly and Builth Wells is 76 miles. The road distance is 52.1 miles.
The best way to get from Caerphilly to Builth Wells without a car is to train and bus via Abergavenny which takes 3h 43m and costs £16 - £27.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Caerphilly to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Caerphilly to Builth Wells bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from South Gate Square station.
Caerphilly to Builth Wells bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9.
Yes, the driving distance between Caerphilly to Builth Wells is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Caerphilly to Builth Wells.
There are 685+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Caerphilly, Wales and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a bus from South Gate Square to Groe via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from South Gate Square to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Hanbury Square to Merthyr Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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