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How to get fromDublin to Hay-on-Wyeby car ferry, car, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Hay-on-Wye by car ferry, car, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Hay-on-Wyecar car
    9h 24m
    £55–334

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    9h 49m
    £89–158

  3. Fly to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus
    7h 8m

  4. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    10h 2m
    £91–237

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus
    7h 40m

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus
    7h 33m

  7. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus
    7h 48m

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus
    8h 23m

  9. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus
    8h 57m

Dublin to Hay-on-Wye by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 287.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Hay-on-Wye. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Hay-on-Wye. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Hay Castle via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Hereford, and Country Bus Station in around 9h 49m.

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