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

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    6h 26m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    8h 39m
    £33–79

  3. Drive 150.2 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Hay-on-Wyecar car 150.2 mi
    2h 48m
    £37–53

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    7h 6m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 16m
    £77–149

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  • Distance: 208.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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 Transport Hub and Country Bus Station in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnstaple to Hay Castle via Exeter St Davids, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, and Brecon Interchange in around 8h 16m.

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