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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Newport

    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 Readingtrain train
    3h 59m

  2. Drive  119.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Hay-on-Wye to Readingcar car 119.7 mi
    2h 21m
    £30–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hay Castle to Railway Stationbus bus X44 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Readingtrain train Hereford - London Paddington / ...
    4h 40m

  4. Bus, train via Birmingham

    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 Readingtrain train
    5h 21m

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  • Distance: 163.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Hay-on-Wye to Reading. However, you can take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Hereford, take the train to Newport (S Wales), then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can drive from Hay-on-Wye to Reading in around 2h 21m.

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