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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    4h 9m
    £31–66
  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus X75
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    4h 20m
    £18–42
  3. Drive  80.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rhayader to Birminghamcar car 80.6 mi
    1h 54m
    £21–30
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Black Lion Hotel to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    4h 29m
    £19–29

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

You can take a bus from Bryn Gwy to Birmingham New Street via Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1, Llandrindod, and Shrewsbury in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Black Lion Hotel to Birmingham Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £17–27 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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