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How to get fromPortsmouth to Builth Wellsby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Abergavenny

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus bus X12
    6h 17m

  2. Drive 161.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Builth Wellscar car 161.4 mi
    3h 42m
    £40–57

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus bus T4
    7h 3m

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  • Distance: 183.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Builth Wells, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Portsmouth to Builth Wells. However, you can take the train to Newport (S Wales), take the train to Abergavenny, walk to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1, then take the bus to Groe. Alternatively, you can drive from Portsmouth to Builth Wells in around 3h 42m.

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