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How to get fromRhayader to Holyheadby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rhayader to Holyhead by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    6h 44m

  2. Bus via Bangor

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Newtown Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X75
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    9h 53m
    £17–23

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 45m
    £59–101

  4. Drive  114.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rhayader to Holyheadcar car 114.3 mi
    2h 44m
    £29–41

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus X75
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 51m
    £46–77

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  • Distance: 145.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

TaithCymru operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Port once daily, and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bryn Gwy to Holyhead via Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1, Llandrindod, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 45m.

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