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

The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Rhayader is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Worcester to Rhayader is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £16 - £24.

How far is it from Worcester to Rhayader?

The distance between Worcester and Rhayader is 87 miles. The road distance is 65.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Worcester to Rhayader without a car is to train and line 461 bus which takes 5h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Worcester to Rhayader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Rhayader bus from?

Worcester to Rhayader bus services, operated by First Worcestershire, depart from Worcester Bus Station.

Train or bus from Worcester to Rhayader?

The best way to get from Worcester to Rhayader is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 417 bus and line 476 bus and line 461 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Worcester to Rhayader bus arrive?

Worcester to Rhayader bus services, operated by First Worcestershire, arrive at Railway Station.

Can I drive from Worcester to Rhayader?

Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Rhayader is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Worcester to Rhayader.

Where can I stay near Rhayader?

There are 447+ hotels available in Rhayader.

Worcester to Rhayader - 4 ways to travel via train, line 461 bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Worcester and Rhayader?

No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Rhayader. However, there are services departing from Worcester Bus Station and arriving at Rhayader Central Car Park via Railway Station, Country Bus Station, Mill Street Car Park and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

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

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Train, line 461 bus
best
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Hereford
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mill Street Car Park461 / ...
3. Take the bus from Mill Street Car Park to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2461 / ...
5h 3m
Drive 65.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Worcester to Rhayader65.2 mi
1h 26m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Craven Arms
3. Take the train from Craven Arms to Llandrindod
5h 6m
£33–50
Line 417 bus, line 476 bus, line 461 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Railway Station417
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Country Bus Station476
3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Mill Street Car Park461 / ...
4. Take the bus from Mill Street Car Park to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2461 / ...
5. Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 to Rhayader Central Car ParkX47
6h 15m

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Distance: 86.5 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Rhayader Central Car Park via Hereford, Craven Arms, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Worcester Bus Station to Rhayader Central Car Park via Railway Station, Country Bus Station, Mill Street Car Park, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 in around 6h 15m.

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