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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster 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 / ...
    4h 45m

  2. Drive 161.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to Hay-on-Wyecar car 161.1 mi
    3h 24m
    £39–57

  3. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Lancaster 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 / ...
    5h 30m

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Map of how to get from Lancaster to Hay-on-Wye.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Lancaster to Hay-on-Wye. However, you can 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 Lancaster to Hay-on-Wye in around 3h 24m.

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