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How to get fromCardiff Central Station to Hay-on-Wyeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    2h 37m

  2. Drive 52.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Hay-on-Wyecar car 52.6 mi
    1h 14m
    £13–19

  3. Train, bus via Merthyr Tydfil

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Brecon Interchange 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    3h 16m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Brecon Interchange 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    3h 26m

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Map of how to get from Cardiff Central Station to Hay-on-Wye.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Hay-on-Wye, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Central Station to Hay Castle via Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 2, and Brecon Interchange in around 3h 26m.

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