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How to get fromRhayader to Merthyr Tydfilby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfil by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus X75
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    7h 41m
    £38–58

  2. Drive  48.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 48.8 mi
    1h 5m
    £13–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfiltaxi taxi 48.8 mi
    1h 5m
    £210–260

Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfil by bus, train, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Rhayader, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfil. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Shrewsbury, take the train to Abergavenny, walk to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3, then take the bus to Trevithick Memorial. Alternatively, you can drive from Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfil in around 1h 5m.

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