There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
6h 28m£61–99Bus via Bangor
cheapest- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Bus Depotbus T2
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus T4
8h 44m£24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Clockbus 1
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus T4
7h 28mDrive 128 mi
- Drive from Holyhead to Builth Wellscar 128 mi
3h 3m£32–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Builth Wells is to bus via Bangor which costs £24 - £35 and takes 8h 44m.
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 bus from Holyhead to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at Groe via Bus Depot and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Llandrindod via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
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 6h 28m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Holyhead to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Holyhead to Builth Wells bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.
Holyhead to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Builth Wells is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 28m.
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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holyhead Port to Groe via Clock, Bus Depot, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 28m.
- 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 Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Holyhead Port to Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Holyhead to Builth Wells bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Clock 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 693+ hotels available in Builth Wells.