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

The cheapest way to get from Cirencester to Rhayader is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cirencester to Rhayader is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cirencester and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Cirencester to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Spitalgate Lane and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Transport Hub, Country Bus Station and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cirencester and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct train from Cirencester to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Kemble and arriving at Llandrindod via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Cirencester to Rhayader?

The distance between Cirencester and Rhayader is 149 miles. The road distance is 91.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cirencester to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cirencester to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cirencester to Rhayader bus from?

Cirencester to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Cirencester to Rhayader train from?

Cirencester to Rhayader train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Kemble station.

Train or bus from Cirencester to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Cirencester to Rhayader is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Cirencester to Rhayader bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cirencester to Rhayader train arrive?

Cirencester to Rhayader train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Cirencester to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Cirencester to Rhayader is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Cirencester to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 503+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Cirencester to Rhayader - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cirencester to Rhayader by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
3. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Bryn Gwybus T4
6h 28m
Drive 90.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cirencester to Rhayadercar 90.7 mi
2h 4m
£23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Kemble to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
7h 48m
£65–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
6h 47m
Bus via Royal Well
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus 445
2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
7h 13m
Line 882 bus, line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Spitalgate Lane to Transport Hub arrivalbus 882
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Roadbus 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Stationbus 33
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
5. Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus X47
7h 34m

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Distance: 147.7 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Hospital to Rhayader Central Car Park via Clayfurlong Grove, Kemble, Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Tesco in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spitalgate Lane to Rhayader Central Car Park via Transport Hub, Country Bus Station, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 6h 47m.

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