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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Rhayader is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 44m.

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 44m and costs £28 - £45.

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 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Holyhead to Rhayader, including transfers.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Rhayader is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 35m.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Rhayader is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Holyhead to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 441+ hotels available in Rhayader.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead 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 Holyhead to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car ParkX75
6h 31m
Drive 114.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Rhayader114.6 mi
2h 44m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Bus DepotT2
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown CollegeX85
3. Take the bus from Newtown College to Rhayader Central Car ParkX75
8h 3m
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to LlandrindodShrewsbury - Swansea / ...
6h 35m
£44–64
Bus via Aberystwyth
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
8h 19m

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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Rhayader.

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Distance: 190.1 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Rhayader Central Car Park via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Bus Depot, and Newtown College in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Rhayader Central Car Park via Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 in around 6h 35m.

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