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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £30 - £45.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Hay Castle via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Royal Well Bus Station and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Hereford via Southampton Central and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

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

The distance between Poole and Hay-on-Wye is 205 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Hay-on-Wye without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Poole to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.

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

Poole to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

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

Poole to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Hay-on-Wye is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 46m.

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

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

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

Poole to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Hay-on-Wye is 128 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Poole to Hay-on-Wye.

Where can I stay near Hay-on-Wye?

There are 743+ hotels available in Hay-on-Wye.

Poole to Hay-on-Wye - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
6h 50m
£76–152
Drive 127.4 mi
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1. Drive from Poole to Hay-on-Wyecar 127.4 mi
3h 5m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444
3. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Stationbus 445
9h 46m
£44–109
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
8h 44m
£114–191

Poole to Hay-on-Wye by train and bus

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Distance: 204 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Hay Castle via Southampton Central, Newport (S Wales), Hereford, and Country Bus Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Hay Castle via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Royal Well Bus Station, and Country Bus Station in around 9h 46m.

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