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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Rhayader is to bus via Bangor which costs £23 - £35 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Rhayader is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Black Lion Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Llandrindod via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Rhayader?

The distance between Holyhead and Rhayader is 191 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Holyhead to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Rhayader bus from?

Holyhead to Rhayader bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Rhayader train from?

Holyhead to Rhayader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Rhayader is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Holyhead to Rhayader bus arrive?

Holyhead to Rhayader bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Holyhead to Rhayader train arrive?

Holyhead to Rhayader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Rhayader is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Holyhead to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 505+ hotels available in Rhayader.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Rhayader by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus X75
6h 28m
£49–76
Bus via Bangor
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 3 to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus X75
8h 36m
£23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
6h 51m
Drive 114.6 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Rhayadercar 114.6 mi
2h 45m
£29–41
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
6h 48m
£62–99

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Distance: 190.1 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

TaithCymru operates a bus from Holyhead Port to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 once daily, and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Rhayader Central Car Park via Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 6h 48m.

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