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How to get fromCardiff to Builth Wellsby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Abergavenny

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Abergavennytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus bus X12
    2h 59m

  2. Drive 58.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Builth Wellscar car 58.5 mi
    1h 16m
    £15–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus bus T4
    3h 14m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus bus T4
    3h 14m

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Builth Wells.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 67.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Builth Wells, Wales?

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Groe via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 14m.

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