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There are 6 ways to get from Guildford to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Abergavenny

    best
    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus bus X12
    5h 36m
    £61–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus bus T4
    10h 18m
    £32–46

  3. Bus via Abergavenny

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus bus X12
    8h 39m
    £36–55

  4. Drive  163.7 mi

    1. Drive from Guildford to Builth Wellscar car 163.7 mi
    3h 20m
    £41–60

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus bus T4
    6h 34m
    £68–123

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain train
    4. Take the train from Craven Arms to Llandrindodtrain train
    7h 29m
    £87–154

Guildford to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Guildford station to Groe via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 16, Town Hall 4, Town Hall 3, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guildford to St Matthew`s Church via Reading, Newport (S Wales), Craven Arms, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 7h 29m.

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