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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Rhayader is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Rhayader is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport station to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Brecon Interchange 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Llandrindod via Craven Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Newport to Rhayader?

The distance between Newport and Rhayader is 74 miles. The road distance is 64.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Rhayader without a car is to bus via Abergavenny which takes 4h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Newport to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Rhayader bus from?

Newport to Rhayader bus services, operated by Williams Coaches, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Newport to Rhayader train from?

Newport to Rhayader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Newport to Rhayader is to bus via Abergavenny which takes 4h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Newport to Rhayader bus arrive?

Newport to Rhayader bus services, operated by Williams Coaches, arrive at Brecon Interchange 4 station.

Where does the Newport to Rhayader train arrive?

Newport to Rhayader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Craven Arms station.

Can I drive from Newport to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Rhayader is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Newport to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 497+ hotels available in Rhayader.

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

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

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Bus via Abergavenny
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Bryn Gwybus T4
4h 6m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bryn Gwybus T4
5h 13m
£14–19
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the train from Craven Arms to Llandrindodtrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
4h 48m
£37–59
Drive 64.4 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Rhayadercar 64.4 mi
1h 28m
£17–24
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bryn Gwybus T4
4h 14m
£17–29
Train, bus via Hereford
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
5h 5m

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Distance: 74 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Rhayader, Wales?

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Bryn Gwy via Abergavenny, Station Road, and Brecon Interchange 2 in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Rhayader Central Car Park via Craven Arms, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 4h 48m.

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