There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Builth Wells by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Builth Roadtrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
3h 55m£57–90Drive 128.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Builth Wellscar 128.1 mi
2h 36m£32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus X15
4h 26m£43–67
Manchester to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Builth Road via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Manchester and Builth Wells is 123 miles. The road distance is 128.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Builth Wells without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Manchester to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Manchester to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Builth Wells is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Manchester to Builth Wells.
There are 692+ hotels available in Builth Wells.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Builth Wells via Shrewsbury and Builth Road in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Builth Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- 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
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