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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Rhayader is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Rhayader is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Black Lion Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Croydon to Rhayader?

The distance between Croydon and Rhayader is 234 miles. The road distance is 183.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Croydon to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Rhayader bus from?

Croydon to Rhayader bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Croydon to Rhayader is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £85 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Croydon to Rhayader bus arrive?

Croydon to Rhayader bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Rhayader is 183 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Croydon to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 439+ hotels available in Rhayader.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Croydon 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 London Euston to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car ParkX75
7h 5m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Post Office409
10h 1m
£31–43
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Swansea to LlandrindodSwansea - Shrewsbury
8h 36m
£88–224
Drive 182.1 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Rhayader182.1 mi
4h
£46–66
Bus via Cardiff
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GD
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2T4
10h 40m

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Distance: 232.4 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Rhayader Central Car Park via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Swansea, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Post Office, and Black Lion Hotel in around 10h 1m.

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