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

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    5h 37m

  2. Drive 226.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Hay-on-Wyecar car 226.6 mi
    4h 27m
    £56–80

  3. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    6h 24m

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  • Distance: 246.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Hay-on-Wye. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Hereford, walk to Country Bus Station, then take the bus to Hay Castle. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlisle to Hay-on-Wye in around 4h 27m.

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