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How to get fromKendal to Hay-on-Wyeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    6h 26m

  2. Drive  181.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kendal to Hay-on-Wyecar car 181.6 mi
    3h 42m
    £46–66

  3. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Kendal to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    6h 44m

  4. Train, bus via Manchester #2

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    6h 59m

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Map of how to get from Kendal to Hay-on-Wye.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 199.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Kendal to Hay-on-Wye. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Hereford, walk to Country Bus Station, then take the bus to Hay Castle. Alternatively, you can drive from Kendal to Hay-on-Wye in around 3h 42m.

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