What is the cheapest way to get from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 7h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Hay-on-Wye and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hay Castle and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Country Bus Station and Arle Court Tpt Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Hay-on-Wye and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter?

The distance between Hay-on-Wye and Exeter is 169 miles. The road distance is 133.8 miles.

How do I travel from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hay-on-Wye to Exeter bus from?

Hay-on-Wye to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Country Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hay-on-Wye to Exeter train from?

Hay-on-Wye to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.

Train or bus from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter?

The best way to get from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Hay-on-Wye to Exeter bus arrive?

Hay-on-Wye to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Tpt Hub station.

Where does the Hay-on-Wye to Exeter train arrive?

Hay-on-Wye to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Hay-on-Wye to Exeter is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Hay-on-Wye to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1517+ hotels available in Exeter.

Hay-on-Wye to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hay Castle to Railway Stationbus X44 / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 36m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 445
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
7h 36m
£19–39
Drive 133 mi
1. Drive from Hay-on-Wye to Exetercar 133 mi
2h 30m
£33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 36m
£56–106

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Distance: 167.6 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Hay Castle to Bampfylde Street via Railway Station, Country Bus Station, and Arle Court Tpt Hub in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hay Castle to Exeter St Davids via Brecon Interchange 1, Merthyr Bus Station 7, Merthyr Tydfil, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 36m.

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