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

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

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 Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham Coach Station and Black Lion Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

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 43m.

How far is it from Southampton to Rhayader?

The distance between Southampton and Rhayader is 178 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 via Abergavenny which takes 6h 35m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 8h 38m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £190 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Southampton to Rhayader bus arrive?

Southampton to Rhayader bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 496+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Southampton to Rhayader - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Rhayader by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Abergavenny
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Bryn Gwybus T4
6h 35m
£57–104
Drive 155.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton to Rhayadercar 155.3 mi
3h 42m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 409
8h 38m
£47–115
Train, bus
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 38m
£65–118
Train, bus via Hereford
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
7h 38m
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 43m
£113–185

Southampton to Rhayader by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham Coach Station, Post Office, and Black Lion Hotel in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Tesco in around 7h 43m.

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