There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Castle Street to Groebus X48
4h 33m£27–42Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
4h 48m£39–65Drive 128.1 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Builth Wellscar 128.1 mi
2h 36m£32–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Builth Wells is to train and bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.
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 48m.
The distance between Manchester and Builth Wells is 135 miles. The road distance is 128.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Builth Wells without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs £27 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Manchester to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Manchester to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly 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 693+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
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 48m.
- 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- 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
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Castle Street to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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