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How to get fromReading to Hay-on-Wyeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Newport

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    3h 57m

  2. Drive 120.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Hay-on-Wyecar car 120.5 mi
    2h 24m
    £30–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain train London Paddington - Hereford / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    4h 8m

  4. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus X44 / ...
    5h 33m

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Map of how to get from Reading to Hay-on-Wye.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Hay-on-Wye. However, you can take the train to Newport (S Wales), take the train to Hereford, walk to Country Bus Station, then take the bus to Hay Castle. Alternatively, you can drive from Reading to Hay-on-Wye in around 2h 24m.

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