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

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There are 3 ways to get from Hay-on-Wye to Preston by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hay Castle to Railway Stationbus bus X44 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    4h 22m

  2. Drive 139.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hay-on-Wye to Prestoncar car 139.5 mi
    3h 2m
    £34–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hay Castle to Railway Stationbus bus X44 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    5h 54m

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  • Distance: 156.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Hay-on-Wye to Preston. However, you can take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Hereford, take the train to Crewe, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can drive from Hay-on-Wye to Preston in around 3h 2m.

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