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

The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Rhayader is to train and bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Rhayader is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Loughborough and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Lemyngton Street and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Black Lion Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Loughborough and Rhayader?

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

How far is it from Loughborough to Rhayader?

The distance between Loughborough and Rhayader is 159 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loughborough to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus via Birmingham which takes 6h 20m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Loughborough to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loughborough to Rhayader bus from?

Loughborough to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Loughborough to Rhayader train from?

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

Train or bus from Loughborough to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Loughborough to Rhayader is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Loughborough to Rhayader bus arrive?

Loughborough to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Loughborough to Rhayader train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Loughborough to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Rhayader is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Loughborough to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 496+ hotels available in Rhayader.

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Train, bus via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Leicester 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 20m
£44–80
Drive 122 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Loughborough to Rhayadercar 122 mi
2h 42m
£31–44
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
6h 27m
£64–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 409
8h 7m
£31–77
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Longtontrain
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 39m
£32–42

Loughborough to Rhayader by train and bus

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Distance: 158.2 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Rhayader Central Car Park via Derby, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lemyngton Street to Rhayader Central Car Park via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Post Office, and Black Lion Hotel in around 8h 7m.

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