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

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There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    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 Country Bus Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    4h 36m

  2. Drive  132.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Hay-on-Wyecar car 132.7 mi
    2h 29m
    £33–47

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    5h 11m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    6h 12m
    £62–115

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Hay-on-Wye.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Hay Castle via Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Bus Station 2, and Brecon Interchange in around 6h 12m.

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