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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Rhayader is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Rhayader is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Country Bus Station and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Llandrindod via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Rhayader?

The distance between Gloucester and Rhayader is 119 miles. The road distance is 73.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Gloucester to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Rhayader bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Rhayader train from?

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

Train or bus from Gloucester to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Rhayader is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Gloucester to Rhayader bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gloucester to Rhayader train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gloucester to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Rhayader is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Gloucester to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 503+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Gloucester to Rhayader - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 33 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Rhayader by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester 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
4h 56m
Drive 73.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gloucester to Rhayadercar 73.2 mi
1h 43m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
6h 4m
£54–100
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 / ...
5h 3m
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Roadbus 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
6h 22m

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Distance: 118.6 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Tesco in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Rhayader Central Car Park via Country Bus Station and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 5h 3m.

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