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

The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Rhayader is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Rhayader is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Caerphilly and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Caerphilly to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from South Gate Square and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Caerphilly to Rhayader?

The distance between Caerphilly and Rhayader is 85 miles. The road distance is 65.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caerphilly to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Caerphilly to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caerphilly to Rhayader bus from?

Caerphilly to Rhayader bus services, operated by Harris Coaches, depart from South Gate Square station.

Train or bus from Caerphilly to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Caerphilly to Rhayader is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 78 bus, which costs and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Caerphilly to Rhayader bus arrive?

Caerphilly to Rhayader bus services, operated by Harris Coaches, arrive at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1.

Can I drive from Caerphilly to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Caerphilly to Rhayader is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Caerphilly to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 436+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Caerphilly to Rhayader - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 78 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr TydfilPontypridd - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Bryn GwyT4
4h 19m
Drive 65.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Caerphilly to Rhayader65.2 mi
1h 28m
£16–24
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Swansea to LlandrindodSwansea - Shrewsbury
6h 16m
£27–45
Bus, line 78 bus
1. Take the bus from South Gate Square to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1C16
2. Take the bus from Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 178 / ...
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Bryn GwyT4
5h 7m

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Map of how to get from Caerphilly to Rhayader.

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Distance: 84.6 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Caerphilly, Wales and Rhayader, Wales?

You can take a train from Caerphilly to Green Gardens via Cardiff Central, Swansea, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Gate Square to Bryn Gwy via Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 7m.

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