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How to get fromPenrith to Rhayaderby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Rhayader by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus bus X75
    6h 32m

  2. Drive 198.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penrith to Rhayadercar car 198.5 mi
    3h 46m
    £49–70

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain train
    6h 47m
    £78–130

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus bus X75
    7h 10m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus bus 409
    10h 7m
    £54–132

Penrith to Rhayader by train and bus

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Rhayader Central Car Park via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham Coach Station, Post Office, and Black Lion Hotel in around 10h 7m.

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