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

The cheapest way to get from London to Rhayader is to bus via Cardiff which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Rhayader is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between London and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between London and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct train from London to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Llandrindod via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from London to Rhayader?

The distance between London and Rhayader is 223 miles. The road distance is 176 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from London to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Rhayader bus from?

London to Rhayader bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Rhayader train from?

London to Rhayader train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Rhayader?

The best way to get from London to Rhayader is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Cardiff, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the London to Rhayader bus arrive?

London to Rhayader bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the London to Rhayader train arrive?

London to Rhayader train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from London to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Rhayader is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from London to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 500+ hotels available in Rhayader.

London to Rhayader - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington 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
5h 57m
£79–143
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bryn Gwybus T4
7h 53m
£28–42
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from London Euston 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
6h 7m
£58–136
Drive 175 mi
1. Drive from London to Rhayadercar 175 mi
3h 47m
£43–63
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
6h 27m
£74–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Post Officebus 409
8h 18m
£46–108

London to Rhayader by train and bus

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.8 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from London Euston to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Bryn Gwy via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 1, and Merthyr Bus Station 13 in around 7h 53m.

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