There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Builth Wells by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
5h 45m£53–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- 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 40m£29–47Drive 140.6 mi
- Drive from Sheffield to Builth Wellscar 140.6 mi
3h 18m£35–51Train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
6h 5m£48–89
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Builth Wells is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Groe via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Llandrindod via Stockport and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Sheffield and Builth Wells is 173 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Builth Wells without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Sheffield to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Sheffield to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Builth Wells train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Builth Wells is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Groe via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sheffield to Groe via Stockport, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Stockport to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Country Bus Station to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Sheffield to Builth Wells bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Sheffield to Builth Wells train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stockport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Builth Wells is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Sheffield to Builth Wells.
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