There are 3 ways to get from Colwyn Bay to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the bus from Castle Street to Groebus X48
5h 14m£34–52Drive 104.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colwyn Bay to Builth Wellscar 104.5 mi
2h 45m£27–38Train
- Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
5h 27m£46–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Colwyn Bay to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay and arriving at Llandrindod via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Colwyn Bay and Builth Wells is 154 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from Colwyn Bay to Builth Wells without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Colwyn Bay to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Colwyn Bay to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.
Colwyn Bay to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colwyn Bay to Builth Wells is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Colwyn Bay to Builth Wells.
There are 686+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Groe via Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Colwyn Bay to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Colwyn Bay to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Castle Street to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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