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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Rhayader is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Rhayader is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Swindon to Rhayader?

The distance between Swindon and Rhayader is 147 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Rhayader without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Swindon to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Rhayader bus from?

Swindon to Rhayader bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where does the Swindon to Rhayader bus arrive?

Swindon to Rhayader bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Rhayader is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Swindon to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 162+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Swindon to Rhayader - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Rhayader by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Bryn Gwybus T4
5h 11m
Drive 106.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Rhayadercar 106.5 mi
2h 22m
£26–38
Train, bus via Abergavenny
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Brecon Interchange 4bus X43
3. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Bryn Gwybus T4
5h 12m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GDbus
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Bryn Gwybus T4
6h 10m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swindon to Rhayader.

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Distance: 145.8 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Regent Circus to Bryn Gwy via Kingsway GD, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 10m.

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