There are 3 ways to get from Port Talbot to Rhayader by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Neath station to Bulwarkbus T6
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Bryn Gwybus T4
3h 58mDrive 70.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Talbot to Rhayadercar 70.6 mi
1h 34m£18–26Train
- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Llandrindodtrain Cardiff Central - Shrewsbury
4h 29m£30–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Rhayader is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Rhayader is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Brecon Interchange 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Llandrindod via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Port Talbot and Rhayader is 75 miles. The road distance is 71 miles.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Rhayader without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Port Talbot to Rhayader, including transfers.
Port Talbot to Rhayader bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Neath station.
Port Talbot to Rhayader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Rhayader is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Rhayader, Wales?
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bryn Gwy via Neath, Neath station, Bulwark, and Brecon Interchange 2 in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Llandrindod 4 times a week. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 3h 4m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 02920 442040
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Neath station to Bulwark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Bryn Gwy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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More Questions & Answers
Port Talbot to Rhayader bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Bulwark station.
Port Talbot to Rhayader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandrindod station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Rhayader is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Port Talbot to Rhayader.
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