There are 5 ways to get from Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
6h 29m£105–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
9h 6m£39–96Drive 188.1 mi
- Drive from Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wyecar 188.1 mi
3h 54m£46–66Train via Reading
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain London Paddington - Hereford / ...
7h 34m£85–167Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
9h 31m£39–67
Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Hay Castle via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Transport Hub and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Hereford via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Brighton and Hove and Hay-on-Wye is 256 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.
Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Brighton and Hove, England and Hay-on-Wye, Wales?
You can take a train from Brighton to Hay Castle via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Newport (S Wales), Hereford, and Country Bus Station in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Hay Castle via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Transport Hub, and Country Bus Station in around 9h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Brighton and Hove to Hay-on-Wye.
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