There are 3 ways to get from Pontypool to Rhayader by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43 / ...
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Bryn Gwybus T4
3h 58mDrive 54.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypool to Rhayadercar 54.8 mi
1h 23m£14–20Train
- Take the train from Cwmbran to Craven Armstrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
- Take the train from Craven Arms to Llandrindodtrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
5h 34m£37–67
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Rhayader is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Rhayader is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Town Hall 3 and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 and Brecon Interchange 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Llandrindod via Craven Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Pontypool and Rhayader is 66 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Rhayader without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Pontypool to Rhayader, including transfers.
Pontypool to Rhayader bus services, operated by Williams Coaches, depart from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4.
Pontypool to Rhayader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbran station.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Rhayader is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Rhayader, Wales?
You can take a bus from Town Hall 3 to Bryn Gwy via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 and Brecon Interchange 2 in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Road to Rhayader Central Car Park via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, Craven Arms, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1 in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cwmbran to Craven Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Craven Arms to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1874 622223
- office@williams-coaches.co.uk
- Website
- Williams Coaches
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Williams Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Bryn Gwy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Pontypool to Rhayader bus services, operated by Williams Coaches, arrive at Brecon Interchange 4 station.
Pontypool to Rhayader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Craven Arms station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Rhayader is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Pontypool to Rhayader.
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