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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Builth Roadtrain train
    4h 47m
    £66–118

  2. Drive  116.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Builth Wellscar car 116.4 mi
    2h 32m
    £29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus bus Cf3
    2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus bus X15
    8h 26m
    £31–49

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus bus X15
    5h 28m
    £38–78

Derby to Builth Wells by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Builth Wells, Wales?

You can take a train from Derby to Builth Wells via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Builth Road in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Groe via Park & Ride, Pittville Street, Royal Well, and Country Bus Station in around 8h 26m.

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