There are 5 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Rhayader by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus X75
5h 47m£37–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 409
8h 36m£32–51Train
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
6h 16m£49–133Drive 143.7 mi
- Drive from Milton Keynes to Rhayadercar 143.7 mi
2h 58m£36–52Train, bus via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus X75
5h 59m£41–73
Milton Keynes to Rhayader by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Rhayader is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Rhayader is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Milton Keynes Coachway, Birmingham Coach Station and Black Lion Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Llandrindod via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Rhayader is 170 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs £35 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Milton Keynes to Rhayader, including transfers.
Milton Keynes to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Milton Keynes to Rhayader train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Rhayader is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Rhayader, Wales?
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Rhayader Central Car Park via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Point to Rhayader Central Car Park via Milton Keynes Coachway, Birmingham Coach Station, Post Office, and Black Lion Hotel in around 8h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Milton Keynes to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Milton Keynes to Rhayader train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes to Rhayader is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Milton Keynes to Rhayader.
There are 505+ hotels available in Rhayader.





