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

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    6h 27m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    9h 8m
    £28–47

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    8h 6m
    £33–55

  4. Drive  150.2 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Hay-on-Wyecar car 150.2 mi
    2h 48m
    £37–54

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Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Hay-on-Wye.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 206.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Hay Castle via Arle Court Tpt Hub and Country Bus Station in around 9h 8m.

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