The primary transport hub for reaching Hay-on-Wye is Hereford, which hosts the nearest railway station and a significant bus station. Direct bus services also connect Hay-on-Wye to nearby towns like Brecon, and road access is straightforward for those travelling by car.
Travel to Hereford railway station, approximately 20-21 miles from Hay-on-Wye. Services to Hereford include Great Western Railway from London Paddington, Transport for Wales from cities like Cardiff and Manchester, and West Midlands Trains from Birmingham. A journey from London to Hay-on-Wye, including train and onward bus travel, typically takes around 4 hours 38 minutes.
From Hereford, the T14 bus service operates Monday to Saturday to Hay-on-Wye, taking approximately one hour. On Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, the 39A Yeomans bus service runs this route. During the Hay Festival, a special shuttle bus service runs regularly between Hereford train station and Hay-on-Wye, with adult tickets costing around £10 for a single journey or £14 for a day return, and children (up to 15 years) travelling free. National Express coaches also serve Hereford, providing connections from other UK locations.
Hay-on-Wye is accessible via the A438, situated between Brecon and Hereford. Driving from London typically takes 3 to 3.5 hours. Car rental options are available in the wider region, with prices starting from approximately $64 (around £50-£55). Electric vehicle charging points are available in Hay-on-Wye at the Oxford Road car park.
The closest airports are Birmingham (BHX), Bristol (BRS), and Cardiff (CWL). From these airports, onward travel generally involves a combination of train and bus or taxi services. For instance, travelling from Bristol Airport to Hay-on-Wye via train and bus can take approximately 4 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. A taxi from Hereford to Hay-on-Wye can cost about £50.
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