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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Rhayader is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 17m.

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 17m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Bus Station, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Bath to Rhayader?

The distance between Bath and Rhayader is 128 miles. The road distance is 95 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 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m 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 Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bath to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Bath to Rhayader is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £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.

Can I drive from Bath to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Rhayader is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Bath to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 438+ hotels available in Rhayader.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Bryn GwyT4
5h 18m
Drive 94.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Rhayader94.4 mi
2h 17m
£24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Bryn GwyT4
7h 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Arms
3. Take the train from Craven Arms to Llandrindod
6h 19m
£63–86

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Map of how to get from Bath to Rhayader.

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Distance: 127.4 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bryn Gwy via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 33m. 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 Stand 1 in around 6h 19m.

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