There are 2 ways to get from Cardiff to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
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Cardiff to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £14 - £21.
The distance between Cardiff and Builth Wells is 97 miles. The road distance is 58.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Builth Wells without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £22 - £40.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Cardiff to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Builth Wells is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Cardiff to Builth Wells.
There are 695+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Builth Wells, Wales?
There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Builth Wells. However, you can take the train to Hereford, walk to Country Bus Station, then take the bus to Groe. Alternatively, you can drive from Cardiff to Builth Wells in around 1h 16m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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