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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff 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 / ...
    3h 1m

  2. Drive 52.6 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    4h 2m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Hay-on-Wye.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Hay Castle via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Brecon Interchange in around 4h 2m.

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