There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Builth Wells by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
7h 31m£110–199Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus
8h 10m£54–171Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- 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
13h 46m£59–192Drive 317.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Builth Wellscar 317.8 mi
6h 1m£78–112Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus
7h 29m£56–156Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
8h 22m£123–214Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
7h 59m£78–172Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
8h 40m£76–193Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus
8h 36m£144–414
Edinburgh to Builth Wells by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Builth Wells is to bus which costs £55 - £200 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Groe via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Llandrindod via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Builth Wells is 334 miles. The road distance is 319.7 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Builth Wells without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Builth Wells bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Builth Wells train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Builth Wells is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 13h 46m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to St Matthew`s Church via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Groe via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 13h 46m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Builth Wells bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Edinburgh to Builth Wells train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Builth Wells is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Edinburgh to Builth Wells.
There are 684+ hotels available in Builth Wells.








