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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Rhayader is to line 2 bus and bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Rhayader is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Grosvenor Street and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station and Welshpool Bus Station Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Llandrindod via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Chester to Rhayader?

The distance between Chester and Rhayader is 107 miles. The road distance is 78.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs £20 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Chester to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Rhayader bus from?

Chester to Rhayader bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wrexham Bus Station 1.

Where do I catch the Chester to Rhayader train from?

Chester to Rhayader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Chester to Rhayader is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 2 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Chester to Rhayader bus arrive?

Chester to Rhayader bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Rhayader train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Rhayader is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Chester to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 501+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Chester to Rhayader - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 2 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus X75
4h 46m
£20–30
Line 2 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus X75
7h 5m
£10–16
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
5h 5m
£33–53
Drive 78.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Rhayadercar 78.3 mi
1h 47m
£20–28

Chester to Rhayader by train and bus

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Rhayader Central Car Park via Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Rhayader Central Car Park via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, and Welshpool Bus Station Stand D in around 7h 5m.

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