There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Rhayader by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus 445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
5h 28mDrive 80.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Rhayadercar 80.8 mi
1h 47m£21–29Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
5h 47m£51–95
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Rhayader is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Rhayader is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Country Bus Station and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Llandrindod via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Rhayader is 99 miles. The road distance is 81.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Rhayader without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Cheltenham to Rhayader, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Rhayader train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Rhayader is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Rhayader, Wales?
You can take a bus from Royal Well to Rhayader Central Car Park via Country Bus Station and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
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Cheltenham to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Country Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Rhayader train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Rhayader is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Cheltenham to Rhayader.
There are 503+ hotels available in Rhayader.