There are 2 ways to get from Holyhead to Builth Wells by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Builth Road via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Holyhead and Builth Wells is 187 miles. The road distance is 128.8 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Builth Wells without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Holyhead to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Holyhead to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Builth Wells is 129 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Holyhead to Builth Wells.
There are 695+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a train from Holyhead to Builth Wells via Shrewsbury and Builth Road in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Builth Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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