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 £35 - £55 and takes 8h 9m.

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 36m and costs £35 - £60.

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 8h 9m.

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 Newport (S Wales) and Craven Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Southampton to Rhayader?

The distance between Southampton and Rhayader is 193 miles. The road distance is 159 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 40m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 Great Western Railway (GWR), 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 8h 9m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 7h 46m.

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 Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Rhayader is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Southampton to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 497+ 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 40m
£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
8h 9m
£35–52
Drive 158.1 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Rhayadercar 158.1 mi
3h 36m
£40–57
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain
3. Take the train from Craven Arms to Llandrindodtrain
7h 46m
£80–137

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Distance: 191.8 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Rhayader Central Car Park via Newport (S Wales), Craven Arms, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 7h 46m.

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