There are 5 ways to get from Hastings to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car
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Train via Newport
best- Take the train from Hastings to London Charing Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
6h 51m£111–221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Stationbus 445
12h 6m£46–108Train, bus
- Take the train from Hastings to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
9h 46m£66–120Drive 218.4 mi
- Drive from Hastings to Hay-on-Wyecar 218.4 mi
4h 7m£54–77Train
- Take the train from Hastings to London Charing Crosstrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Great Malverntrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
8h 9m£96–200
Hastings to Hay-on-Wye by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hastings to Hay-on-Wye is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Hastings to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Pier and arriving at Hay Castle via Gildredge Road, Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Royal Well Bus Station and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Hastings and arriving at Hereford via Charing Cross station, London Paddington and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Hastings and Hay-on-Wye is 266 miles. The road distance is 219.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hastings to Hay-on-Wye without a car is to train via Newport which takes 6h 51m and costs £110 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Hastings to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.
Hastings to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.
Hastings to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hastings station.
The best way to get from Hastings to Hay-on-Wye is to train via Newport which takes 6h 51m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Hastings, England and Hay-on-Wye, Wales?
You can take a train from Hastings to Hay Castle via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Newport (S Wales), Hereford, and Country Bus Station in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pier to Hay Castle via Gildredge Road, Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Royal Well Bus Station, and Country Bus Station in around 12h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Hastings to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Hastings to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- 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 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Great Malvern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- 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
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Hastings to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Hastings to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Hastings to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hastings to Hay-on-Wye is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Hastings to Hay-on-Wye.
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