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

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

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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 Builth Roadtrain train
    4h 44m
    £56–101

  2. Drive  139 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Builth Wellscar car 139 mi
    2h 49m
    £35–50

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus bus X15
    5h 12m
    £41–78

Preston to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Builth Wells via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Builth Road in around 4h 44m.

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