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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Rhayader is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Rhayader is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Llandrindod via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Southampton to Rhayader?

The distance between Southampton and Rhayader is 193 miles. The road distance is 156.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Southampton to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Rhayader bus from?

Southampton to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Rhayader train from?

Southampton to Rhayader train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Southampton to Rhayader is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Southampton to Rhayader bus arrive?

Southampton to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Southampton to Rhayader train arrive?

Southampton to Rhayader train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Rhayader is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Southampton to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 499+ hotels available in Rhayader.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Rhayader by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bryn Gwybus T4
6h 36m
£61–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bryn Gwybus T4
7h 48m
£33–52
Drive 155.3 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Rhayadercar 155.3 mi
3h 42m
£39–55
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
7h 48m
£95–159

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Distance: 192.1 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Bryn Gwy via Sophia Gardens, Westgate Street KG, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 1, and Merthyr Bus Station 13 in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 7h 48m.

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