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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Rhayader is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Rhayader is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Caernarfon and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon station to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Black Lion Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Caernarfon and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct train from Caernarfon to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Llandrindod via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Rhayader?

The distance between Caernarfon and Rhayader is 112 miles. The road distance is 87.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Rhayader without a car is to bus and line 409 bus which takes 5h 44m and costs £14 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Caernarfon to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Rhayader bus from?

Caernarfon to Rhayader bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Rhayader train from?

Caernarfon to Rhayader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.

Train or bus from Caernarfon to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Rhayader is to bus and line 409 bus which takes 5h 44m and costs £14 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Rhayader bus arrive?

Caernarfon to Rhayader bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Caernarfon to Rhayader train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Rhayader is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Caernarfon to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 502+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Caernarfon to Rhayader - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 409 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 409 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Black Lion Hotelbus 409
5h 44m
£15–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 3 to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus X75
6h 37m
£14–19
Train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
7h 30m
£53–85
Drive 87 mi
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Rhayadercar 87 mi
2h 16m
£22–31

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Distance: 111.5 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Rhayader, Wales?

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Rhayader Central Car Park via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Black Lion Hotel in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Rhayader Central Car Park via Bangor station, Bangor (Gwynedd), Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 7h 30m.

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