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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Rhayader is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Rhayader is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Country Bus Station and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Rhayader?

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 49m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Rhayader?

The distance between Cheltenham and Rhayader is 141 miles. The road distance is 81.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Cheltenham to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Rhayader bus from?

Cheltenham to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Rhayader train from?

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Rhayader is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Rhayader bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Country Bus Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Rhayader train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Rhayader is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Cheltenham to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 500+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Cheltenham to Rhayader - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
5h 11m
£39–70
Drive 80.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Rhayadercar 80.8 mi
1h 47m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Stationbus 445
2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
5h 41m
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
5h 49m
£60–111

Cheltenham to Rhayader by train and bus

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Park via Country Bus Station and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 5h 41m. 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 49m.

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