There are 5 ways to get from Risca to Builth Wells by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Risca & Pontymister to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groebus X12
3h 28m£13–22Drive 48.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Risca to Builth Wellscar 48.5 mi
1h 18m£12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Risca to Builth Wellstaxi 48.5 mi
1h 18m£210–260Line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Spar to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus T4
4h 20m£13–19Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hanbury Square to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 53 / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groebus T4
5h 10m£14–20
Risca to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Risca to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Risca to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Risca to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Spar and arriving at Groe via Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 and Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Risca and Builth Wells is 62 miles. The road distance is 48.8 miles.
The best way to get from Risca to Builth Wells without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs £13 - £22.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Risca to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Risca to Builth Wells bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Spar station.
Risca to Builth Wells bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Risca to Builth Wells is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Risca to Builth Wells.
There are 681+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Risca, Wales and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a bus from Spar to Groe via Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 4h 20m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Risca & Pontymister to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 1 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- £210–260
ABC Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1633 666 666
- Website
- abctaxisnewport.co.uk
Capitol Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1633 212121
- Website
- capitoltaxisnewport.co.uk
Roman Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1633 400 071
- Website
- romantaxis.co.uk
Ultimate Taxis Limited
- Phone
- +44 1952 813 636
- Website
- 813636.com
Cwmbran Cars
- Phone
- +44 1633 874 874
Gwent Cars
- Phone
- +44 1633 866 665
Fab Kabs
- Phone
- +44 1495 769 999
Giffy's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7742 930 518
Morgan's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7854 592 732
- Website
- morgansairporttransfers.co.uk
Oak Street Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1495 216 598
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