There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Rhayader by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus X75
7h 29m£78–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk083
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 409
8h 13m£29–48Drive 178.3 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Rhayadercar 178.3 mi
3h 35m£45–65Train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
7h 48m£91–154
Cambridge to Rhayader by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Rhayader is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Rhayader is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham Coach Station and Black Lion Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Llandrindod via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Cambridge and Rhayader is 244 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Cambridge to Rhayader, including transfers.
Cambridge to Rhayader bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.
Cambridge to Rhayader train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Rhayader is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Rhayader, Wales?
You can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, Post Office, and Black Lion Hotel in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cambridge to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 7h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cambridge to Rhayader bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Cambridge to Rhayader train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Rhayader is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Cambridge to Rhayader.
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