There are 5 ways to get from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus X44
7h 14mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
10h 38m£32–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
9h 9m£44–72Drive 190.1 mi
- Drive from Lewes to Hay-on-Wyecar 190.1 mi
4h 1m£48–69Train
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain London Paddington - Hereford / ...
7h 53m£78–148
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £70.
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, Transport Hub and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
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 53m.
The distance between Lewes and Hay-on-Wye is 240 miles. The road distance is 191.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.
Lewes to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.
Lewes to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Lewes to Hay-on-Wye is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 38m.
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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Hay Castle via Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Transport Hub, and Country Bus Station in around 10h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Hay Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
- Phone
- 01432356201
- [email protected]
- Website
- Yeomans Travel
Bus from Railway Station to Hay Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Yeomans Travel
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Lewes to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Lewes to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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.
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