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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Hay-on-Wye is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Hay-on-Wye. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Hay Castle via Bus Station, Bay Campus and Brecon Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

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

The distance between Exeter and Hay-on-Wye is 170 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Hay-on-Wye without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Exeter to Hay-on-Wye, including transfers.

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

Exeter to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Hay-on-Wye is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 6h 41m.

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

Exeter to Hay-on-Wye bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Hay-on-Wye is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Exeter to Hay-on-Wye.

Where can I stay near Hay-on-Wye?

There are 681+ hotels available in Hay-on-Wye.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Clock TowerX15
4h 57m
Drive 132.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Hay-on-Wye132.7 mi
2h 28m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bay Campus
3. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Brecon Interchange 5T6
8h 7m
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
6h 41m
£48–89

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Hay-on-Wye.

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Distance: 168.9 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Hay Castle via Bus Station, Bay Campus, and Brecon Interchange in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Hay Castle via Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, and Brecon Interchange in around 6h 41m.

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