The average bus between Ludlow and Hay-on-Wye takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ludlow 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 Ludlow and Hay-on-Wye. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Hay-on-Wye at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ludlow 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 Ludlow to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Hay-on-Wye station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Ludlow to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by Yeomans Travel, depart from Compasses Inn station.
Ludlow to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by Yeomans Travel, arrive at Hay Castle station.
The distance between Ludlow and Hay-on-Wye is 42.7 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a bus from Compasses Inn to Hay Castle via Bus Station and Railway Station in around 3h 13m.