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 Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
7h 39m£99–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 104
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
12h 3m£45–110Drive 197.2 mi
- Drive from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wyecar 197.2 mi
3h 47m£48–70Train
- 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 53m£110–213Train #2
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
9h 25m£97–189
Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Hay Castle via Dennison Road Car Park, Arle Court Transport Hub and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
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 Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Cornwall and Hay-on-Wye is 259 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 39m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.
Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park 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 39m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 3m.
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 Temple Meads, Newport (S Wales), Hereford, and Country Bus Station in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Hay Castle via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Country Bus Station in around 12h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cornwall to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub 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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