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

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There are 5 ways to get from Hay-on-Wye to Cardiff by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hay-on-Wye ClockTower to Country Bus Stationbus bus X15
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2h 20m
    £21–34

  2. Drive  52.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hay-on-Wye to Cardiffcar car 52.6 mi
    1h 15m
    £14–19

  3. Bus, train via Cwmbran

    1. Take the bus from Hay Castle to Railway Stationbus bus X44
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Cwmbrantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Trussel Road to Greyfriars Road GHbus bus X3
    3h 57m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hay-on-Wye to Cardifftaxi taxi 52.6 mi
    1h 15m
    £110–140

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Hay Castle to Railway Stationbus bus X44
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2h 30m

Hay-on-Wye to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Hay-on-Wye to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Country Bus Station, walk to Hereford, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hay Castle to Greyfriars Road GH via Railway Station, Hereford, Cwmbran, and Trussel Road in around 3h 57m.

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