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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, bus via Crewe

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castle Street to Groebus bus X48
    5h 21m
    £26–53

  2. Train

    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 36m
    £38–76

  3. Drive  139 mi

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

  4. 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 Castle Street to Groebus bus X48
    6h 12m
    £36–62

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  • Distance: 153.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Groe via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 5h 36m.

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