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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £70.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Hay Castle via Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Royal Well and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Hereford via Gatwick Airport and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

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

The distance between Lewes and Hay-on-Wye is 255 miles. The road distance is 191.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.

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

Lewes to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

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

Lewes to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 9m.

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

Lewes to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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

Lewes to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Hay-on-Wye is 191 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye.

Where can I stay near Hay-on-Wye?

There are 731+ hotels available in Hay-on-Wye.

Lewes to Hay-on-Wye - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
4. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castlebus X44 / ...
6h 19m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 444 / ...
3. Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus 445
10h 9m
£30–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 52m
£44–72
Drive 190.1 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Hay-on-Wyecar 190.1 mi
4h 1m
£48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain London Paddington - Hereford / ...
7h 33m
£78–148

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Distance: 253.6 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Hay Castle via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Hereford, and Railway Station in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Hay Castle via Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Royal Well, and Country Bus Station in around 10h 9m.

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