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

The cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Chester is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhayader to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Rhayader and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhayader to Chester. However, there are services departing from Rhayader Central Car Park and arriving at Pepper Street via Welshpool Bus Station Stand C and Wrexham Bus Station 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Rhayader to Chester?

The distance between Rhayader and Chester is 107 miles. The road distance is 78.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhayader to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Rhayader to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhayader to Chester bus from?

Rhayader to Chester bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Rhayader Central Car Park station.

Train or bus from Rhayader to Chester?

The best way to get from Rhayader to Chester is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Rhayader to Chester bus arrive?

Rhayader to Chester bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Welshpool Bus Station Stand D.

Can I drive from Rhayader to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhayader to Chester is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Rhayader to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 950+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rhayader to Chester 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 Llandrindod to ShrewsburySwansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to ChesterShrewsbury - Chester / ...
4h 17m
£20–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus StationX75
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to ChesterShrewsbury - Chester / ...
4h 32m
Drive 78.2 mi
1. Drive from Rhayader to Chester78.2 mi
1h 46m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX75
2. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Wrexham Bus Station 5T12
5h 47m
Bus via Newtown Bus Station Stand 3
1. Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 3 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T12
5h 55m

Rhayader to Chester by bus and train

38Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.4 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Rhayader, Wales and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from Bryn Gwy to Chester via Llandrindod Wells Tesco, Llandrindod, and Shrewsbury in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Pepper Street via Welshpool Bus Station Stand C and Wrexham Bus Station 7 in around 5h 47m.

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