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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain train
    7h 54m
    £139–229

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Post Officebus bus 409
    10h 2m
    £43–76

  3. Drive  178.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Rhayadercar car 178.1 mi
    3h 46m
    £45–64

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus bus X75
    8h 49m
    £85–154

  5. Train, bus via Newport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus bus X75
    8h 52m
    £90–159

Portsmouth to Rhayader by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rhayader via Winchester, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Llandrindod in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Rhayader Central Car Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Post Office, and Black Lion Hotel in around 10h 2m.

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