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

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain train
    5h 8m
    £43–86

  2. Drive 139 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Builth Wellscar car 139 mi
    2h 49m
    £34–49

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus bus X75
    4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus bus T4
    7h 17m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus bus T4
    8h 30m

Preston to Builth Wells by train and bus

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Preston to St Matthew`s Church via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Groe via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 30m.

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