What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Rhayader?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Rhayader is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Rhayader?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Rhayader is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Black Lion Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Llandrindod via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Rhayader?

The distance between Birmingham and Rhayader is 104 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Rhayader without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Rhayader without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £75 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Rhayader?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Birmingham to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Rhayader bus from?

Birmingham to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Rhayader train from?

Birmingham to Rhayader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Rhayader is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Birmingham to Rhayader bus arrive?

Birmingham to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Post Office station.

Where does the Birmingham to Rhayader train arrive?

Birmingham to Rhayader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Rhayader is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Birmingham to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 507+ hotels available in Rhayader.

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Rhayader by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
3h 44m
£75–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 409
4h 12m
£17–29
Drive 80.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Rhayadercar 80.5 mi
1h 54m
£20–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus X75
4h 38m
£19–41

Birmingham to Rhayader by bus

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Distance: 103.4 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Rhayader, Wales?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Rhayader via Shrewsbury and Llandrindod in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Office twice daily. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 3h.

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