There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
5h 3m£44–100Drive 112.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rugby to Builth Wellscar 112.5 mi
2h 25m£28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
6h 20mBus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus T4
7h 20m
Rugby to Builth Wells by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Groe via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Llandrindod via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Rugby and Builth Wells is 132 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Builth Wells without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £40 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Rugby to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Rugby to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Rugby to Builth Wells train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Builth Wells is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a train from Rugby to St Matthew`s Church via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Groe via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.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/
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- 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
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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More Questions & Answers
Rugby to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Rugby to Builth Wells train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Builth Wells is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Rugby to Builth Wells.
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