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 - £26 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 - £26.

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 16m.

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 6m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Rhayader?

The distance between Gloucester and Rhayader is 134 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 59m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 bus which takes 5h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 6h 6m.

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 499+ 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 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
4h 59m
£36–65
Drive 73.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gloucester to Rhayadercar 73.2 mi
1h 43m
£18–26
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 16m
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 6m
£64–116
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St Oswald's Priory Ruins to Cantilupe Roadbus 32 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
7h 2m

Gloucester to Rhayader by train and bus

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.5 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 6h 6m.

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