There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castlebus X44 / ...
6h 8mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus 445
10h 9m£41–103Drive 228.7 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Hay-on-Wyecar 228.7 mi
4h 7m£56–81Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus X44 / ...
6h 37mTrain
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Great Malverntrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
8h 13m£99–208
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Hay Castle via London Victoria and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Hereford via Charing Cross station, London Paddington and Great Malvern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Folkestone and Hay-on-Wye is 273 miles. The road distance is 230.1 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.
Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye is to bus which takes 10h 9m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £210 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Hay-on-Wye, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Hay Castle via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Country Bus Station in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Hay Castle via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Great Malvern, Hereford, and Railway Station in around 8h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Great Malvern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
Bus from Railway Station to Hay Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
- Phone
- 01432356201
- [email protected]
- Website
- yeomanscoachholidays.com
Bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- http://www.yeomanscoachholidays.com/
Bus from Railway Station to Hay Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- http://www.yeomanscoachholidays.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Folkestone to Hay-on-Wye.
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