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How to get fromHay-on-Wye to Axminsterby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Exeter

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hay Castle to Railway Stationbus bus X44 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    5h 52m

  2. Drive 120.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hay-on-Wye to Axminstercar car 120.4 mi
    2h 25m
    £30–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hay Castle to Railway Stationbus bus X44 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    6h 46m

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Hay Castle to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 1 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus bus T4
    3. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    8h

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  • Distance: 195.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Hay-on-Wye to Axminster. However, you can take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Hereford, take the train to Newport (S Wales), take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Axminster. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hay Castle to Trinity Square via Railway Station, Hereford, Newport (S Wales), Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 6h 46m.

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