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

The cheapest way to get from Hay-on-Wye to Taunton is to bus which costs £23 - £60 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hay-on-Wye to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £24 - £40.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Hay-on-Wye to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Hay Castle and arriving at County Hall via Country Bus Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Hay-on-Wye to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Taunton via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

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

The distance between Hay-on-Wye and Taunton is 138 miles. The road distance is 103.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hay-on-Wye to Taunton without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Hay-on-Wye to Taunton, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Hay-on-Wye to Taunton is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs £23 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 5h 55m.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Hay-on-Wye to Taunton is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Hay-on-Wye to Taunton.

Where can I stay near Taunton?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hay-on-Wye to Taunton 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 Tauntontrain
4h 2m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 445
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to County Hallbus 105
7h 26m
£23–58
Drive 102.8 mi
1. Drive from Hay-on-Wye to Tauntoncar 102.8 mi
1h 59m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 55m
£45–91

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Distance: 136.9 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Hay Castle to County Hall via Railway Station, Country Bus Station, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hay Castle to Taunton via Brecon Interchange 1, Merthyr Bus Station 7, Merthyr Tydfil, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 55m.

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