There are 4 ways to get from Rhayader to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 42m£59–101Drive 114.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rhayader to Holyheadcar 114.3 mi
2h 44m£29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus 1
6h 44mBus, train
- Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Stationbus X75
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 51m£46–77
Rhayader to Holyhead by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Holyhead is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Rhayader to Holyhead is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhayader to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Rhayader Central Car Park and arriving at Holyhead Port via Post Office and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhayader to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Llandrindod and arriving at Holyhead via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Rhayader and Holyhead is 192 miles. The road distance is 115 miles.
The best way to get from Rhayader to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Rhayader to Holyhead, including transfers.
Rhayader to Holyhead bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6.
Rhayader to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandrindod station.
The best way to get from Rhayader to Holyhead is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Rhayader, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bryn Gwy to Holyhead via Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1, Llandrindod, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, TaithCymru operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Port once daily, and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llandrindod to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Port
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Rhayader to Holyhead bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Holyhead Port station.
Rhayader to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhayader to Holyhead is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Rhayader to Holyhead.
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