There are 5 ways to get from Chepstow to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Abergavenny
best- Take the train from Chepstow to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus X12
3h 32m£15–27Drive 55.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chepstow to Builth Wellscar 55.2 mi
1h 19m£14–20Train, bus
- Take the train from Chepstow to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus T4
4h 14m£22–38Line 69 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 to Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2bus 69 / ...
- Take the bus from Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4bus 68
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus X12
4h 38mLine 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus T4
5h 58m£14–21
Chepstow to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chepstow to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chepstow to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Chepstow station to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Groe via Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2 and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Chepstow and Builth Wells is 71 miles. The road distance is 55.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chepstow to Builth Wells without a car is to train and bus via Abergavenny which takes 3h 32m and costs £14 - £28.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Chepstow to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Chepstow to Builth Wells bus services, operated by Newport Bus, depart from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1.
Chepstow to Builth Wells bus services, operated by Newport Bus, arrive at Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Chepstow to Builth Wells is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Chepstow to Builth Wells.
There are 694+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Chepstow, Wales and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 to Groe via Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2 and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chepstow to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chepstow to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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