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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Rhayader is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Rhayader is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Llandrindod via Newport (S Wales) and Craven Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Rhayader?

The distance between Portsmouth and Rhayader is 218 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 20m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Portsmouth to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Rhayader bus from?

Portsmouth to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Rhayader train from?

Portsmouth to Rhayader train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Rhayader is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Rhayader bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Rhayader train arrive?

Portsmouth to Rhayader train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Rhayader is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Portsmouth to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 497+ hotels available in Rhayader.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bryn Gwybus T4
7h 20m
£71–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bryn Gwybus T4
9h 4m
£37–59
Drive 178.1 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Rhayadercar 178.1 mi
3h 46m
£45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain
3. Take the train from Craven Arms to Llandrindodtrain
8h 28m
£90–155

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Distance: 216.4 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Bryn Gwy via Sophia Gardens, Westgate Street KG, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 1, and Merthyr Bus Station 13 in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rhayader Central Car Park via Newport (S Wales), Craven Arms, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 8h 28m.

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