Great Western Railway
Transport for Wales
Trains to Builth Road from Manchester
| First train | 05:27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:24 | |
| Departure station | Manchester | |
| Arrival station | Builth Road | |
| Journey time | From 3h 6m | |
| Distance | 103 miles (166 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators |
Travelling from Manchester to Builth Road by train
If you're planning to travel from Manchester to Builth Road, we're here to help!
On average, the train journey from Manchester to Builth Road takes around 5 hours 10 minutes. There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Manchester to Builth Road.
You'll have to make 1 change on your journey to Builth Road, as there are no direct trains.
Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales trains operate on this route.
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4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.