The nearest railway station is Hereford in England. Buses run from Hereford through Hay to Brecon; check the current timetable, as services are limited on Sundays.
Routes at a glance
| From | By | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | Bus | About 45–60 min | Regular buses Hereford–Hay–Brecon. |
| Brecon | Car / bus | About 30–40 min | Via the A438. |
| Cardiff | Car | About 1 h 30 | Via Abergavenny or Brecon. |
| London Paddington | Train + bus | About 4 h | Train to Hereford (change at Newport), then bus. |
| Birmingham | Car | About 2 h | Via the M5 and Hereford. |
Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.
Getting around
Hay is compact and best on foot. For the Black Mountains, Llanthony and the Wye Valley, you need a car or a guided tour. During the Hay Festival, a shuttle bus runs between town and the festival site.
Onward
Continue to the Brecon Beacons or south to Cardiff. See Getting to Wales.
