The average bus between Bristol and Hay-on-Wye takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Hay-on-Wye. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Bristol and Hay-on-Wye. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Hay-on-Wye at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff North Road and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Hay-on-Wye? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Hay-on-Wye station via Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Bristol to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.
The distance between Bristol and Hay-on-Wye is 77.8 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Hay Castle via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, and Brecon Interchange in around 5h 21m.