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

The cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Caerphilly is to bus and line 78 bus and line 120 bus which costs £13 - £21 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhayader to Caerphilly is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Rhayader and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhayader to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Bryn Gwy and arriving at Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Merthyr Bus Station 9 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Rhayader and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct train from Rhayader to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Llandrindod and arriving at Caerphilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Rhayader to Caerphilly?

The distance between Rhayader and Caerphilly is 84 miles. The road distance is 65.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhayader to Caerphilly without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 20m and costs £16 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Rhayader to Caerphilly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhayader to Caerphilly bus from?

Rhayader to Caerphilly bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Bryn Gwy station.

Where do I catch the Rhayader to Caerphilly train from?

Rhayader to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandrindod station.

Train or bus from Rhayader to Caerphilly?

The best way to get from Rhayader to Caerphilly is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 78 bus and line 120 bus, which costs £13 - £21 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Rhayader to Caerphilly bus arrive?

Rhayader to Caerphilly bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 13.

Where does the Rhayader to Caerphilly train arrive?

Rhayader to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Rhayader to Caerphilly?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhayader to Caerphilly is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Rhayader to Caerphilly.

Where can I stay near Caerphilly?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Caerphilly.

Rhayader to Caerphilly - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 78 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station 13bus T4
2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Queen Streettrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 20m
£16–27
Bus, line 78 bus, line 120 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station 13bus T4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 9 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4bus 78 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7 to Caerphilly Library / The Twynbus 120
4h 26m
£13–20
Train
1. Take the train from Llandrindod to Cardiff Centraltrain Shrewsbury - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 30m
£50–89
Drive 65.1 mi
1. Drive from Rhayader to Caerphillycar 65.1 mi
1h 28m
£16–24
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station 13bus T4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 11 to Hanbury Squarebus 53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hanbury Square to Caerphilly Library / The Twynbus C9 / ...
4h 35m
£15–22

Rhayader to Caerphilly by bus and train

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Distance: 83.3 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Rhayader, Wales and Caerphilly, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Llandrindod to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bryn Gwy to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Merthyr Bus Station 9 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7 in around 4h 26m.

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