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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rhayader is to drive which costs £18 - £26 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rhayader is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rhayader?

The distance between Cardiff and Rhayader is 79 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rhayader without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Cardiff to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rhayader bus from?

Cardiff to Rhayader bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rhayader is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rhayader bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rhayader bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rhayader is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Cardiff to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 447+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Cardiff to Rhayader - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Rhayader by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Bryn GwyT4
3h 40m
Drive 71.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rhayader71.9 mi
1h 34m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Craven ArmsMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Craven Arms to LlandrindodShrewsbury - Swansea / ...
4h 50m
£38–64
Train, bus
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
3h 42m
Train, bus via Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2T4
4h 39m

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Distance: 78.7 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Bryn Gwy via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rhayader Central Car Park via Craven Arms, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 in around 4h 50m.

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