There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Builth Wells 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
best- Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus 445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
3h 47m£10–17Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus X12
4h 6m£27–49Drive 72.4 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Builth Wellscar 72.4 mi
1h 40m£18–26Bus via Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus 445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
5h 11m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Builth Wells is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Groe via Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Builth Wells is 83 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Builth Wells without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs £10 - £17.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Cheltenham to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Country Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Builth Wells is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Cheltenham to Builth Wells.
There are 693+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a bus from Royal Well to Groe via Country Bus Station in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
- 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
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
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