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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Rhayader is to bus which costs £17 - £25 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Rhayader is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Bristol to Rhayader?

The distance between Bristol and Rhayader is 116 miles. The road distance is 85.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £25 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Bristol to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rhayader bus from?

Bristol to Rhayader bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Rhayader bus arrive?

Bristol to Rhayader bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Rhayader is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Bristol to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 500+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Bristol to Rhayader - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Rhayader by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bryn Gwybus T4
4h 52m
£26–48
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bryn Gwybus T4
6h 8m
£17–25
Drive 85.3 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Rhayadercar 85.3 mi
1h 55m
£21–31

Bristol to Rhayader by train and bus

7Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.4 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Bryn Gwy via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 1, and Merthyr Bus Station 13 in around 6h 8m.

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