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How to get fromAberystwyth to Hay-on-Wyeby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44
    5h 13m

  2. Drive  62.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Hay-on-Wyecar car 62.4 mi
    1h 23m
    £16–23

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44
    5h 42m

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  • Distance: 155.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Hay-on-Wye, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Hay-on-Wye. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Hereford, walk to Railway Station, then take the bus to Hay Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Hay Castle via Bus Station, Shrewsbury, Hereford, and Railway Station in around 5h 42m.

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