There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Builth Wells by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
5h 8m£57–106Drive 116.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Derby to Builth Wellscar 116.4 mi
2h 32m£29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus T4
6h 22mTrain, bus via Hereford
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1bus 461 / ...
6h 25m
Derby to Builth Wells by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Llandrindod via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Derby and Builth Wells is 143 miles. The road distance is 117.1 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Builth Wells without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Derby to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Derby to Builth Wells train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Builth Wells train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Builth Wells is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Derby to Builth Wells.
There are 691+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a train from Derby to St Matthew`s Church via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide

















