There are 5 ways to get from Axminster to Hay-on-Wye by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
6h 19m£83–193Drive 120.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Hay-on-Wyecar 120.5 mi
2h 27m£30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
7h 51mBus, train via Merthyr Tydfil
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop H to Taunton Stationbus 1 / ...
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Hay Castlebus X44 / ...
9h 5mBus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campusbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bay Campus to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
9h 51m
Axminster to Hay-on-Wye by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Hay Castle via County Hall, Sophia Gardens, Bay Campus and Brecon Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Axminster and Hay-on-Wye is 197 miles. The road distance is 121.2 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Hay-on-Wye without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £80 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Axminster to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.
Axminster to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Hay-on-Wye is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £80 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 51m.
Axminster to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Hay-on-Wye is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Axminster to Hay-on-Wye.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Hay-on-Wye, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Clock Tower via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, Newport (S Wales), Hereford, and Country Bus Station in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Hay Castle via Waterstones, County Hall, Sophia Gardens, Bay Campus, and Brecon Interchange in around 9h 51m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £21–30
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £65–95
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50–75
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £60–85
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £17–24
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £9–14
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop H to Taunton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- info@dartline-coaches.co.uk
- Website
- dartline.co.uk
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop H to Taunton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- https://www.dartline.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 2
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- dave@sargeantsbros.com
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Brecon Interchange to Hay Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 02920 442040
- Website
- adventuretravel.cymru
Bus from Bay Campus to Brecon Interchange 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- adventuretravel.cymru
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