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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Abergavenny

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus bus X12
    4h 18m
    £51–89

  2. Drive  137.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Builth Wellscar car 137.4 mi
    2h 50m
    £34–49

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus bus T4
    5h 15m
    £58–100

Reading to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading 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 Reading to Builth Wells in around 2h 50m.

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