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

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There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Craven Armstrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the bus from Community Centre to Groebus bus X48
    5h 42m
    £54–83

  2. Drive  128 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Builth Wellscar car 128 mi
    3h 3m
    £33–47

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain train Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
    6h 26m
    £60–98

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  • Distance: 195.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Builth Wells, Wales?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Groe via Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 6h 26m.

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