There are 4 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 20m£51–88Drive 137.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Builth Wellscar 137.4 mi
2h 50m£35–50Train, 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 2 to Groebus T4
5h 14m£58–100Train
- Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain
- Take the train from Craven Arms to Llandrindodtrain
6h 11m£76–132
Reading to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Llandrindod via Newport (S Wales) and Craven Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Reading and Builth Wells is 154 miles. The road distance is 138.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Builth Wells without a car is to train and bus via Abergavenny which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Reading to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Reading to Builth Wells train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Builth Wells train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Builth Wells is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Reading to Builth Wells.
There are 687+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a train from Reading to St Matthew`s Church via Newport (S Wales), Craven Arms, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Craven Arms to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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