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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Rhayader is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Rhayader is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Queensway Q1 and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Newport to Rhayader?

The distance between Newport and Rhayader is 121 miles. The road distance is 64.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Rhayader without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Newport to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Rhayader bus from?

Newport to Rhayader bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Train or bus from Newport to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Newport to Rhayader is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Newport to Rhayader bus arrive?

Newport to Rhayader bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Can I drive from Newport to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Rhayader is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Newport to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 444+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Newport to Rhayader - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 461 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Newport 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
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven ArmsMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Craven Arms to LlandrindodShrewsbury - Swansea / ...
4h 35m
£41–58
Drive 64.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport to Rhayader64.4 mi
1h 28m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Bryn GwyT4
4h 45m
Train, line 461 bus
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mill Street Car Park461 / ...
3. Take the bus from Mill Street Car Park to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2461 / ...
5h 10m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2T4
5h 12m

Newport to Rhayader by train and bus

38Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Rhayader Central Car Park via Craven Arms, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensway Q1 to Bryn Gwy via Kingsway GD, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 in around 4h 45m.

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