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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Builth Wells travel guide

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You're Going to Love Builth Wells

With a population of 2,829, Builth Wells is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Builth Wells to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Builth Wells

Builth Wells in October
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Builth Wells in October
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Builth Wells

Plane

Although Builth Wells doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 97 km from Builth Wells.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Builth Wells, followed by Great Western Railway. Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Builth Wells Builth Road is the busiest station in Builth Wells. Another popular train station is Builth Wells Cilmeri, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Builth Wells is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 237 km from Builth Wells. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Builth Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Builth Wells takes 362 km and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 423 km.

Plane

Although Builth Wells doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 97 km from Builth Wells.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Builth Wells, followed by Great Western Railway. Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Builth Wells Builth Road is the busiest station in Builth Wells. Another popular train station is Builth Wells Cilmeri, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Builth Wells is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 237 km from Builth Wells. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Builth Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Builth Wells takes 362 km and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 423 km.

Airports near Builth Wells

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon

Airlines serving Builth Wells

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Builth Wells

Most booked hotels in Builth Wells

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Pwllgwilym B & B
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Bronwye
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Cwm Chwefru Holiday Cottages
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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The Llanelwedd Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Builth Wells

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Builth Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Builth Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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