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 21m.

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 21m 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 Swindon and arriving at Bryn Gwy via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Swindon to Rhayader?

The distance between Swindon and Rhayader is 177 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 which takes 5h 52m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Swindon to Rhayader is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h.

Where does the Swindon to Rhayader bus arrive?

Swindon to Rhayader bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Rhayader is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Swindon to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 444+ 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

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 Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Arms
3. Take the train from Craven Arms to Llandrindod
5h 52m
£60–96
Drive 106.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Rhayader106.5 mi
2h 21m
£27–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2T4
5h 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cardiff North Road
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Bryn GwyT4
6h

Swindon to Rhayader by train and bus

38Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Rhayader Central Car Park via Newport (S Wales), Craven Arms, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Bryn Gwy via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 in around 6h.

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