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How to get fromCheltenham to Rhayaderby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bryn Gwybus bus T4
    5h 11m
    £34–61

  2. Drive  80.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Rhayadercar car 80.8 mi
    1h 47m
    £20–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus bus 461 / ...
    5h 31m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 51m
    £51–95

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  • Distance: 140 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Well to Rhayader Central Car Park via Country Bus Station and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Rhayader Central Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 5h 51m.

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