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

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There are 5 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 Llandrindodtrain train
    5h 7m
    £48–93

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Sw
    2. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Castle Street to Groebus bus X48
    9h 16m
    £19–23

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus bus T4
    6h 23m
    £35–54

  4. Drive  116.4 mi

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

  5. Train, bus via Hereford

    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 Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus bus 461 / ...
    6h 26m

Derby to Builth Wells by train and bus

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Groe via Bus Station, bus station, Bus Station, and Castle Street in around 9h 16m.

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