There are 4 ways to get from Leeds to Builth Wells by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Builth Roadtrain
5h 44m£70–112Drive 165.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leeds to Builth Wellscar 165.8 mi
3h 13m£42–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
6h 17m£52–92Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
6h 32m£71–125
Leeds to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Builth Road via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Leeds and Builth Wells is 167 miles. The road distance is 166.8 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Builth Wells without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Leeds to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Leeds to Builth Wells train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Builth Wells train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Builth Wells is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Leeds to Builth Wells.
There are 695+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a train from Leeds to Builth Wells via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, and Builth Road in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- 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
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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