There are 5 ways to get from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
7h 53m£92–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
11h 31m£33–62Drive 197.2 mi
- Drive from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wyecar 197.2 mi
3h 47m£49–71Train
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 51m£101–183Train #2
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
9h 24m£93–170
Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at Hay Castle via Bus Station, Bus Station, Arle Court Tpt Hub and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Hereford via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Cornwall and Hay-on-Wye is 260 miles. The road distance is 198.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 7h 53m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.
Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye is to train via Bristol which takes 7h 53m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 31m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Hay-on-Wye, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Hay Castle via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, Newport (S Wales), Hereford, and Country Bus Station in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Hay Castle via Bus Station, Bus Station, Arle Court Tpt Hub, and Country Bus Station in around 11h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye.
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