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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Rhayader is to bus which costs £18 - £23 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Rhayader is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Bus Station, bus station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Llandrindod via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Derby to Rhayader?

The distance between Derby and Rhayader is 148 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus via Shrewsbury which takes 5h 38m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Derby to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Rhayader bus from?

Derby to Rhayader bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Rhayader train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Derby to Rhayader is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £23 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Derby to Rhayader bus arrive?

Derby to Rhayader bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Rhayader train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Rhayader is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Derby to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 500+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Derby to Rhayader - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train, bus via Shrewsbury
best
1. Take the train from Derby 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
5h 38m
£42–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sw
2. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 64
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus X75
9h 31m
£19–23
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
5h 53m
£58–108
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Rhayadercar 115.8 mi
2h 32m
£29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 409
6h 10m
£43–83

Derby to Rhayader by train and bus

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5h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.5 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Park via Bus Station, bus station, and Bus Station in around 9h 31m.

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