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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Rhayader is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Rhayader is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Rhayader?

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 8m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Rhayader?

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 46m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Rhayader?

The distance between Cambridge and Rhayader is 244 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus via Shrewsbury which takes 7h 31m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Cambridge to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Rhayader bus from?

Cambridge to Rhayader bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Rhayader train from?

Cambridge to Rhayader train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Rhayader is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £180 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Cambridge to Rhayader bus arrive?

Cambridge to Rhayader bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Cambridge to Rhayader train arrive?

Cambridge to Rhayader train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Rhayader is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Cambridge to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 499+ hotels available in Rhayader.

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Train, bus via Shrewsbury
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus X75
7h 31m
£92–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 409
8h 8m
£31–70
Drive 178.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Rhayadercar 178.3 mi
3h 35m
£44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
7h 46m
£108–174
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
8h 59m

Cambridge to Rhayader by train and bus

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Distance: 242.8 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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 8m. 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 46m.

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