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How to get fromPoole to Hay-on-Wyeby train, bus, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    7h 12m
    £67–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hubbus bus 444 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    10h 23m
    £32–53

  3. Drive  130.2 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Hay-on-Wyecar car 130.2 mi
    2h 59m
    £33–47

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train Birmingham New Street - Hereford
    9h 8m
    £94–168

Poole to Hay-on-Wye by train and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Hay Castle via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Transport Hub, and Country Bus Station in around 10h 23m.

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