There are 4 ways to get from Rhayader to Cardiff by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station 13bus T4
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Queen Streettrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 55mDrive 71.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rhayader to Cardiffcar 71.8 mi
1h 34m£18–26Train
- Take the train from Llandrindod to Cardiff Centraltrain Shrewsbury - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 57m£45–80Bus
- Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station 13bus T4
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
3h 14m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Cardiff is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rhayader to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhayader to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bryn Gwy and arriving at Greyfriars Road GJ via Merthyr Bus Station 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhayader to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Llandrindod and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Rhayader and Cardiff is 77 miles. The road distance is 72.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rhayader to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Rhayader to Cardiff, including transfers.
Rhayader to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Bryn Gwy station.
Rhayader to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandrindod station.
The best way to get from Rhayader to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Rhayader, Wales and Cardiff, 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 Greyfriars Road GJ via Merthyr Bus Station 8 in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llandrindod to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station 13
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station 13
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Rhayader to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 13.
Rhayader to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhayader to Cardiff is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Rhayader to Cardiff.
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