There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Abergavenny
best- Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus X12
4h 19mDrive 139.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Builth Wellscar 139.3 mi
2h 46m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Reading to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus T4
7h 44mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus T4
5h 4mTrain
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
5h 59m£88–149
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Groe via Reading, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Llandrindod via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Reading and Builth Wells is 154 miles. The road distance is 140.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Builth Wells without a car is to train and bus via Abergavenny which takes 4h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Reading to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Reading to Builth Wells bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Builth Wells train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Builth Wells is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £150 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a bus from Market Place to Groe via Reading, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to St Matthew`s Church via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Reading to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Builth Wells bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
Reading to Builth Wells train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Builth Wells is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Reading to Builth Wells.
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