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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Rhayader by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus bus X75
    5h 38m
    £36–69

  2. Drive  115.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Rhayadercar car 115.8 mi
    2h 32m
    £29–42

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain train
    5h 57m
    £49–92

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus bus X75
    6h 12m
    £39–58

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus bus 409
    6h 17m
    £36–56

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  • Distance: 147.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 5h 57m.

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