The average bus between Caernarfon and Hay-on-Wye takes 11h 6m and the fastest bus takes 7h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Caernarfon 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 5 times a day between Caernarfon and Hay-on-Wye. The earliest departure is at 1:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Caernarfon is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Hay-on-Wye at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Clock and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Caernarfon 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 Caernarfon to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Caernarfon station and arriving at Hay-on-Wye station via Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
Caernarfon to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B.
Caernarfon to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Brecon Interchange 1 station.
The distance between Caernarfon and Hay-on-Wye is 141.7 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Hay Castle via Clock, Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Brecon Interchange in around 8h 37m.