There are 3 ways to get from Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfil by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Stationbus X75
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
7h 41m£38–58Drive 48.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfilcar 48.8 mi
1h 5m£13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfiltaxi 48.8 mi
1h 5m£210–260
Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfil by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £18.
The distance between Rhayader and Merthyr Tydfil is 166 miles. The road distance is 49.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 41m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfil is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Rhayader to Merthyr Tydfil.
There are 719+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.
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.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- £210–260
Adyes Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1597 822 118
Pro-Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1597 822 877
Wood'sTaxis
- Phone
- +44 1982 552 709
- Website
- woodstaxi.com
Owen's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7951 804 958
- Website
- owenstaxis.yolasite.com
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