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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Rhayader is to bus which costs £20 - £30 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Rhayader is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Swindon to Rhayader?

The distance between Swindon and Rhayader is 146 miles. The road distance is 106.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus via Cardiff which takes 4h 59m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Swindon to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Rhayader bus from?

Swindon to Rhayader bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where does the Swindon to Rhayader bus arrive?

Swindon to Rhayader bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Rhayader is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Swindon to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 501+ hotels available in Rhayader.

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

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

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Train, bus via Cardiff
best
1. Take the train from Swindon 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
4h 59m
£41–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cardiff North Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bryn Gwybus T4
6h 33m
£21–30
Drive 106 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Rhayadercar 106 mi
2h 22m
£27–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Gloucestertrain
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
7h 1m

Swindon to Rhayader by train and bus

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4h 59mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.1 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Bryn Gwy via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 1, and Merthyr Bus Station 13 in around 6h 33m.

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