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How to get fromBetws-y-Coed to Rhayaderby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Betws-y-Coed to Rhayader by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Shrewsburytrain train Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus bus X75
    7h
    £40–66

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Post Office to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus bus S1
    2. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus Taith
    7h 41m
    £18–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Shrewsburytrain train Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain train Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
    7h 19m
    £53–89

  4. Drive  77.4 mi

    1. Drive from Betws-y-Coed to Rhayadercar car 77.4 mi
    2h 1m
    £20–29

  5. Bus via Machynlleth

    1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 3 to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus bus X75
    9h 3m
    £18–25

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  • Distance: 164.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Betws-y-Coed, Wales and Rhayader, Wales?

You can take a train from Betws-y-Coed to Rhayader Central Car Park via Llandudno Junction, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Rhayader Central Car Park via Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, and Black Lion Hotel in around 7h 41m.

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