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How to get fromEdinburgh to Rhayaderby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rhayader by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus bus X75
    8h 2m

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain train
    8h 40m
    £74–174

  3. Drive 308.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Rhayadercar car 308.9 mi
    5h 55m
    £76–110

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Bryn Gwybus bus
    8h 24m

  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus bus X75
    8h 48m

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Bryn Gwybus bus
    9h 9m

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain train
    9h 25m
    £77–207

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rhayader, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Rhayader. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Shrewsbury, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Rhayader Central Car Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Edinburgh to Rhayader in around 5h 55m.

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