Hay-on-Wye & the Wye Valley Service
Reliable taxi service for Hay-on-Wye
Talgarth Taxis is a small independent taxi and private hire firm based in Talgarth, Powys. We cover Hay-on-Wye, Brecon, Herefordshire and the surrounding rural areas.
Planning ahead? Request an advance booking
Bookings for evenings, market days and special events fill up quickly.
● Independent and locally owned
● 4.9 Google rating
● Hay-on-Wye, Talgarth, Brecon and Herefordshire
● Advance bookings taken
● Local and long-distance journeys
Popular Hay-on-Wye connections
These are the Hay-on-Wye journeys we are asked for most often. Tell us where you need to be and we will confirm what we can do.
Hay-on-Wye and Hereford railway station
Hay-on-Wye has no station of its own. We run pre-booked transfers in both directions for train arrivals and departures, including early starts and late trains within our operating hours.
Hay-on-Wye, Talgarth and Brecon
Everyday journeys between the three towns: appointments, shopping, work, the cinema, an evening out.
Return pickups can be arranged when you book the outward trip.
Airport and long-distance transfers
Hay-on-Wye airport transfers to and from the airports and ports our customers use most.
Give us your flight or sailing details when you enquire, so we can confirm availability and provide a quotation.
Accommodation and rural pickups
Hotels, B&Bs, holiday cottages, campsites and farmhouses in the lanes around Hay.
A postcode, a what3words location or a nearby landmark is enough for us to find you.
Events, weddings and festivals
Lots of events, wedding parties and private functions. For instance, we're a popular choice during Hay Festival each year. If you're travelling in for the festival, book as far ahead as you can. Book early and let us know if guests need collecting from more than one address.
Walkers and luggage
Arranged pickups at the end of a day on the Wye Valley Walk or Offa's Dyke Path, and luggage moved on to your next stop.
* Confirm at time of booking: unaccompanied luggage transfers and walking-equipment capacity.
How far is Talgarth Taxi from Hay-on-Wye?
Approx 8 miles (about a 13-minute drive) away from Hay-on-Wye via the B4350.
Do you collect from the Herefordshire side of Hay-on-Wye as well as from the Powys side?
Yes. We regularly cover the Herefordshire side of the town as well as the Powys side.
Can I book in advance for Hay Festival period?
Yes, and we'd encourage booking well ahead. Festival dates are the busiest period of our year, and evening slots fill up fastest.
What are some other events happening during the year in and around Hay?
In Hay-on-Wye itself
Hay Festival — the big one in the Spring, literature, music, and other types of events all in one. 2027 dates confirmed: 27 May to 6 June (also its 40th anniversary year).
Plus Hay Festival Winter Weekend — the smaller autumn edition. 2026 dates: 26 to 29 November.
HowTheLightGetsIn Hay — philosophy and music festival, runs alongside Hay Festival in the same fortnight. 2027 dates confirmed: 28 to 31 May.
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Talgarth and in nearby Brecon (about 15 to 20 miles from Hay and Talgarth)
The Talgarth Walking Festival — 2027 dates to be confirmed
Talgarth Music Festival — 2027 August bank holiday
Brecon Jazz Festival — 2027 dates confirmed: 13 to 15 August.
Green Man Festival — music festival at Glanusk Estate - 2027 dates to be confirmed but happens usually 2nd or 3rd week of August, closer to Crickhowell than Brecon itself, so a bit further from Hay. From Talgarth is about a 20 minute drive.
Do you help with luggage transfers for walkers?
Yes. We collect luggage at the end of a day's walking on the Wye Valley Walk or Offa's Dyke Path and move it on to your next stop.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as you can, especially for evenings, market days and event weekends. A quick call or WhatsApp message is the fastest way to check availability.
How is pricing calculated?
Fares depend on distance, route, time of day, waiting time and any special requirements.
For an exact price in advance, please contact us.
