There are 5 ways to get from Rhayader to Ludlow by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain Crewe - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 42m£73–98Drive 40.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rhayader to Ludlowcar 40.6 mi
55 min£11–15Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Stationbus X75
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain Crewe - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 58m£15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rhayader to Ludlowtaxi 40.6 mi
55 min£170–220Bus, train via Welshpool
- Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Welshpool Tescobus X75
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain Crewe - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 25m£20–31
Rhayader to Ludlow by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Ludlow is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Rhayader to Ludlow is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct train from Rhayader to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Llandrindod and arriving at Ludlow via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Rhayader and Ludlow is 89 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rhayader to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £70 - £100.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Rhayader to Ludlow, including transfers.
Rhayader to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandrindod station.
Rhayader to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhayader to Ludlow is 41 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Rhayader to Ludlow.
There are 766+ hotels available in Ludlow.
What companies run services between Rhayader, Wales and Ludlow, England?
You can take a vehicle from Rhayader to Ludlow via Llandrindod and Shrewsbury in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llandrindod to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Welshpool Tesco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- £170–220
Adyes Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1597 822 118
Pro-Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1597 822 877
Wood'sTaxis
- Phone
- +44 1982 552 709
- Website
- woodstaxi.com
Owen's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7951 804 958
- Website
- owenstaxis.yolasite.com
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