There are 3 ways to get from Rhayader to Bristol by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 18mDrive 85.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rhayader to Bristolcar 85.5 mi
1h 54m£21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJbus X4
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
5h 39m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Bristol is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Rhayader to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhayader to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Bryn Gwy and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Rhayader and Bristol is 116 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.
The best way to get from Rhayader to Bristol without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Rhayader to Bristol, including transfers.
Rhayader to Bristol bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Bryn Gwy station.
Rhayader to Bristol bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhayader to Bristol is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Rhayader to Bristol.
There are 2496+ hotels available in Bristol.
What companies run services between Rhayader, Wales and Bristol, England?
You can take a bus from Bryn Gwy to Bristol Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Cardiff North Road in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £9–14
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £29–45
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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