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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Rhayader is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Rhayader is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham Coach Station and Black Lion Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Llandrindod via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Oxford to Rhayader?

The distance between Oxford and Rhayader is 180 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Rhayader without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Oxford to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Rhayader bus from?

Oxford to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Rhayader train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Oxford to Rhayader is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Oxford to Rhayader bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oxford to Rhayader train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Rhayader is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Oxford to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 500+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Oxford to Rhayader - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Rhayader by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
6h 21m
£74–129
Drive 121.5 mi
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1. Drive from Oxford to Rhayadercar 121.5 mi
2h 45m
£30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Great Malverntrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1bus 461 / ...
6h 39m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 409
6h 52m
£32–80

Oxford to Rhayader by train and bus

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.9 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham Coach Station, Post Office, and Black Lion Hotel in around 6h 52m.

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