There are 5 ways to get from Canterbury to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castlebus X44 / ...
6h 2mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus 445
9h 24m£39–96Drive 210.8 mi
- Drive from Canterbury to Hay-on-Wyecar 210.8 mi
4h 26m£52–74Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus X44 / ...
6h 34mTrain
- Take the train from Canterbury West to London Charing Crosstrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Great Malverntrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
8h 14m£99–209
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Hay-on-Wye is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Hay Castle via London Victoria and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Hereford via Charing Cross station, London Paddington and Great Malvern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Canterbury and Hay-on-Wye is 274 miles. The road distance is 212 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Hay-on-Wye without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Canterbury to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.
Canterbury to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Hay-on-Wye is to bus which takes 9h 24m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £210 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Hay-on-Wye, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Hay Castle via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Country Bus Station in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canterbury West to Hay Castle via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Great Malvern, Hereford, and Railway Station in around 8h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Canterbury West to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Great Malvern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
Bus from Railway Station to Hay Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
- Phone
- 01432356201
- [email protected]
- Website
- yeomanscoachholidays.com
Bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- http://www.yeomanscoachholidays.com/
Bus from Railway Station to Hay Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- http://www.yeomanscoachholidays.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Canterbury to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Canterbury to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Hay-on-Wye is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Canterbury to Hay-on-Wye.
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