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Compare train for London to Hay-on-wye
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Hay-on-wye among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €84 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €84, while a train costs an average of €85.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€85 Average price | €84 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from London to Hay-on-wye
Compare the available ways to get from London to Hay-on-wye, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Hay-on-wye:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Hay-on-wye costing on average €85.
Other travel options to Hay-on-wye take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (3h 37m by train vs 3h 45m by car). Tickets start at around €85 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Hay-on-wye
How to get from London to Hay-on-wye by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Hay-on-wye is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G389688:31 AM 2h51 London Paddington (PAD) 11:22 AM Abergavenny station (AGV) €71 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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8:31 AM 2h51 London Paddington (PAD) 11:22 AM Abergavenny station (AGV) €71 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C50048+G38968
8:31 AM 2h51 London Paddington (PAD) 11:22 AM Abergavenny station (AGV) €71 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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9:31 AM 2h51 London Paddington (PAD) 12:22 PM Abergavenny station (AGV) €71 1 One-way 1 transfer - C00802 · C01227+G38976
9:58 AM 3h22 London Paddington (PAD) 1:20 PM Abergavenny station (AGV) €71 1 One-way 2 transfers - C01226+G39020+
C37354 · C3723710:02 AM 4h06 London Paddington (PAD) 2:08 PM Abergavenny station (AGV) €71 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Hay-on-wye:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Hay-on-wye costing on average €85.
Other travel options to Hay-on-wye take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Hay-on-wye as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Abergavenny station (AGV).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Green Man Festival.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains to go to Hay-on-wye by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Hay-on-wye by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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