What is the cheapest way to get from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye?

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye is to bus and train which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye?

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Hay-on-Wye?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Town Centre South and arriving at Hay Castle via North Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Royal Well and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Hay-on-Wye?

No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Hereford via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye?

The distance between Crawley and Hay-on-Wye is 235 miles. The road distance is 174.6 miles.

How do I travel from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye without a car?

The best way to get from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Hay-on-Wye bus from?

Crawley to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Hay-on-Wye train from?

Crawley to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye?

The best way to get from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Crawley to Hay-on-Wye bus arrive?

Crawley to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Crawley to Hay-on-Wye train arrive?

Crawley to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Hay-on-Wye is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye.

Where can I stay near Hay-on-Wye?

There are 722+ hotels available in Hay-on-Wye.

Crawley to Hay-on-Wye - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Crawley to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus X44 / ...
5h 49m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 35m
£36–57
Drive 173.6 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Hay-on-Wyecar 173.6 mi
3h 26m
£44–63
Train, bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
4. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castlebus X44 / ...
6h 22m
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain London Paddington - Hereford / ...
7h 15m
£70–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 444 / ...
3. Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus 445
8h 41m
£41–59

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Distance: 233.8 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Town Centre South to Hay Castle via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, Reading, Hereford, and Railway Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre South to Hay Castle via North Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Royal Well, and Country Bus Station in around 8h 41m.

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