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

The cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Dolgellau is to bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhayader to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Rhayader and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhayader to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Rhayader Central Car Park and arriving at Y Marian Mawr via Post Office and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Rhayader to Dolgellau?

The distance between Rhayader and Dolgellau is 68 miles. The road distance is 47.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhayader to Dolgellau without a car is to line 409 bus and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs £10 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Rhayader to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhayader to Dolgellau bus from?

Rhayader to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Post Office station.

Where does the Rhayader to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Rhayader to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Can I drive from Rhayader to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhayader to Dolgellau is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Rhayader to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1162+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

Rhayader to Dolgellau - 5 ways to travel via train, line 409 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 409 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
3h 59m
£10–16
Drive 46.9 mi
1. Drive from Rhayader to Dolgellaucar 46.9 mi
1h 16m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rhayader to Dolgellautaxi 46.9 mi
1h 16m
£200–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Newtown Bus Station Stand 1bus X75
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Eldon Square 1bus T2 / ...
4h 18m
£10–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Welshpool Tescobus X75
2. Take the train from Welshpool to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 23m
£21–31

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Distance: 67.5 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Y Marian Mawr via Post Office and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 3h 59m.

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