The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Builth Wells
- Cheapest price on 08 Nov
- £9
- Average ticket price on 08 Nov
- £9
- Fastest journey on 08 Nov
- 2 h 9 m
- Average journey duration on 08 Nov
- 2 h 9 m
- Trains on 08 Nov
- 1
- Distance
- 69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Builth Wells is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Builth Wells will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Sun 08 Nov, we found 1 trains from Swansea to Builth Wells, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

11:10 2h09 Swansea 13:19 Builth Wells £9 1 One-way 0 changes

11:10 2h09 Swansea 13:19 Builth Wells £9 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Builth Wells
Trains from Swansea to Builth Wells run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 20:36. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 4:54 |
Last train 20:36 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Frequently asked questions about your Swansea to Builth Wells trip
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FAQs: Swansea to Builth Wells train
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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Builth Wells
Most Swansea to Builth Wells trains use the Swansea to Builth Road station pair. Use this guide to compare Swansea and Builth Wells train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Swansea station do trains to Builth Wells leave from?
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
Swansea train station facilities and services
Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swansea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: on concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Builth Wells station do trains from Swansea arrive at?
Getting to Builth Road from Builth Wells city centre
Builth Road is 2 km from Builth Wells city centre. Public transport options include:
Builth Road train station facilities and services
Builth Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Builth Road: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Builth Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. The platform has step free access to the platform, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Train stations for Swansea to Builth Wells
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