There are 4 ways to get from Port Talbot to Builth Wells by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Builth Roadtrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
3h 42m£42–66Drive 57.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Talbot to Builth Wellscar 57.2 mi
1h 16m£15–21Train, bus
- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Herefordtrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
4h 2m£34–53Train, bus via Cardiff
- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
4h 33m£33–60
Port Talbot to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Builth Road via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Port Talbot and Builth Wells is 80 miles. The road distance is 57.5 miles.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Builth Wells without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Port Talbot to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Port Talbot to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Port Talbot to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Builth Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Builth Wells is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Port Talbot to Builth Wells.
There are 695+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Builth Wells, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Builth Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Builth Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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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