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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Rhayader is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Rhayader is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Bristol Bus Station, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Llandrindod via Newport (S Wales) and Craven Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Bath to Rhayader?

The distance between Bath and Rhayader is 127 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 13m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Bath to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Rhayader bus from?

Bath to Rhayader bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Rhayader train from?

Bath to Rhayader train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Bath to Rhayader is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Bath to Rhayader bus arrive?

Bath to Rhayader bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Rhayader train arrive?

Bath to Rhayader train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Bath to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Rhayader is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Bath to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 498+ hotels available in Rhayader.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa 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
5h 13m
£34–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Stationbus 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
4. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bryn Gwybus T4
7h 42m
£19–32
Drive 94.4 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Rhayadercar 94.4 mi
2h 19m
£24–34
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa 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
6h 19m
£53–88

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Distance: 126.5 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Bryn Gwy via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff - North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 1, and Merthyr Bus Station 13 in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Rhayader Central Car Park via Newport (S Wales), Craven Arms, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 6h 19m.

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