There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castlebus X44 / ...
6h 16mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Stationbus 445
10h 2m£32–83Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall Streetbus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
8h 40m£53–113Drive 196.9 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to Hay-on-Wyecar 196.9 mi
3h 37m£48–70Train
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Great Malverntrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
7h 45m£86–182
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Earl Street and arriving at Hay Castle via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Hereford via Victoria station, London Paddington and Great Malvern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Maidstone and Hay-on-Wye is 242 miles. The road distance is 198.1 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.
Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.
Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Hay-on-Wye, Wales?
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Hay Castle via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Great Malvern, Hereford, and Railway Station in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Earl Street to Hay Castle via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Country Bus Station in around 10h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Great Malvern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
- Phone
- 01432356201
- [email protected]
- Website
- yeomanscoachholidays.com
Bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- http://www.yeomanscoachholidays.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Maidstone to Hay-on-Wye.
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