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

The cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £14 - £29 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhayader to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Rhayader and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhayader to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Bryn Gwy and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Groe and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Rhayader and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Rhayader to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Llandrindod and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Rhayader to Cheltenham?

The distance between Rhayader and Cheltenham is 140 miles. The road distance is 80.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhayader to Cheltenham without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 38m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Rhayader to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhayader to Cheltenham bus from?

Rhayader to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Groe station.

Where do I catch the Rhayader to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Rhayader to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Rhayader to Cheltenham is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs £14 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Rhayader to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Rhayader to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Country Bus Station.

Where does the Rhayader to Cheltenham train arrive?

Rhayader to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Rhayader to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhayader to Cheltenham is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Rhayader to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rhayader to Cheltenham 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 Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 38m
£39–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus X15
2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 445
5h 22m
£14–29
Drive 80.3 mi
1. Drive from Rhayader to Cheltenhamcar 80.3 mi
1h 48m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 9m
£60–113

Rhayader to Cheltenham by bus and train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.3 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Bryn Gwy to Royal Well Bus Station via Groe and Country Bus Station in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bryn Gwy to Cheltenham Spa via Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1, Llandrindod, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 9m.

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