There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central 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 17mDrive 127.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Hay-on-Wyecar 127.4 mi
3h 5m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
10h 1m£34–60Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
9h 8m£94–168
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £30 - £50.
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, Transport Hub and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Hereford via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Poole and Hay-on-Wye is 205 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Hay-on-Wye without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Poole to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.
Poole to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Poole to Hay-on-Wye is to bus which takes 10h 1m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £170 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Hay-on-Wye, Wales?
You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Hay Castle via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Transport Hub, and Country Bus Station in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The George to Hay Castle via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, Hereford, and Railway Station in around 9h 8m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- 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
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- 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
Poole to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Hay-on-Wye train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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.
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