There are 4 ways to get from Rhayader to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
6h 19m£68–124Drive 114.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rhayader to Holyheadcar 114.3 mi
2h 44m£28–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Stationbus X75
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 51mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus 4X
8h 55m
Rhayader to Holyhead by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Holyhead is to drive which costs £27 - £45 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Rhayader to Holyhead is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £27 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhayader to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Rhayader Central Car Park and arriving at Holyhead Clock via Post Office, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhayader to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Llandrindod and arriving at Holyhead via Shrewsbury and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Rhayader and Holyhead is 192 miles. The road distance is 115 miles.
The best way to get from Rhayader to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Rhayader to Holyhead, including transfers.
Rhayader to Holyhead bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Rhayader to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandrindod station.
The best way to get from Rhayader to Holyhead is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Rhayader, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bryn Gwy to Holyhead via Llandrindod Wells Tesco, Llandrindod, Shrewsbury, and Chester in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Holyhead Clock via Post Office, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 8h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Llandrindod to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Rhayader to Holyhead bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bangor Bus Station Stand B.
Rhayader to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhayader to Holyhead is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Rhayader to Holyhead.
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