There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
4h 46m£47–78Drive 128.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Builth Wellscar 128.1 mi
2h 36m£32–45Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus T4
8h 5mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
6h 11m
Manchester to Builth Wells by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Groe via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Llandrindod via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Manchester and Builth Wells is 123 miles. The road distance is 128.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Builth Wells without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Manchester to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Manchester to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Builth Wells is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Groe via Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Groe via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Builth Wells is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Manchester to Builth Wells.
There are 692+ hotels available in Builth Wells.