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 £29 - £50 and takes 8h 8m.

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 Brecon Interchange 1, Merthyr Bus Station 8, Cardiff Bridge KQ and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

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 7h.

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 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.

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 8h 8m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 7h.

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

Hay-on-Wye to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ 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 1484+ 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 29m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
8h 8m
£30–47
Drive 133 mi
1. Drive from Hay-on-Wye to Exetercar 133 mi
2h 30m
£34–48
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 / ...
7h
£56–101

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Distance: 167.6 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Hay Castle to Bampfylde Street via Brecon Interchange 1, Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff Bridge KQ, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 8m. 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 7h.

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