There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Builth Wells by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Builth Roadtrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
3h 46m£50–79Drive 87.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Builth Wellscar 87.2 mi
1h 52m£22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Chester to Herefordtrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
4h 10m£36–56Train, bus via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
- Take the bus from Knighton Bus Station to Groebus X11
4h 58m£28–46
Chester to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Builth Road via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Chester and Builth Wells is 102 miles. The road distance is 87.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Builth Wells without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Chester to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Chester to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Builth Wells is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Chester to Builth Wells.
There are 695+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a train from Chester to Builth Wells via Shrewsbury and Builth Road in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Builth Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Knighton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- 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
Bus from Knighton Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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