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

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There are 3 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    4h 41m

  2. Drive 121.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Hay-on-Wyecar car 121.8 mi
    2h 44m
    £30–43

  3. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    6h 24m

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Map of how to get from Greater Manchester to Hay-on-Wye.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Greater Manchester to Hay-on-Wye. However, you can take the line 147 bus to Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, walk to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Hereford, walk to Country Bus Station, then take the bus to Hay Castle. Alternatively, you can drive from Greater Manchester to Hay-on-Wye in around 2h 44m.

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