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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Country Bus Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Clock Towerbus bus X15
    2h 52m
    £22–33

  2. Drive  52.6 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44
    3h 6m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Hay-on-Wyetaxi taxi 52.6 mi
    1h 14m
    £110–130

Cardiff to Hay-on-Wye by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Hay-on-Wye. However, you can take the train to Hereford, walk to Country Bus Station, then take the bus to Clock Tower. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hay Castle via Hereford and Railway Station in around 3h 6m.

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