photo: Liz IslesPresteigne is situated on the English/Welsh border near Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, Llandrindrod Wells and Ludlow.
Train
The nearest railway stations are to be found in Leominster (16 miles), Knighton (8 miles) and Hereford (20 miles); there is a regular service to Leominster which can easily be reached from London Paddington (just over three hours, via Newport, Gwent), Manchester (under two hours) or Cardiff (just over an hour).
Car
Presteigne is situated some 15 miles from the main A49 near Leominster and roughly 5 miles from the A44 near Kington.
Parking
We strongly recommend use of the town car parks (post codes below) as residents use on-street spaces constantly and there are time limits of one hour in many areas. Card payments can be made at both sites.
Hereford Street Car Park, LD8 2AT
Joe Deakins Road Car Park, LD8 2DP (car access is from Presteigne by-pass)
We ask visitors not to access St Andrew’s Church from Church Street by car. It is a narrow, no through road. There is limited parking and little turning space.
For concerts outside Presteigne, Patrons are encouraged to use the Festival Bus, which reduces congestion and also helps the Festival to become a more sustainable organisation.
Buses
From Hereford Station
Bus 461 to Kington leaves from the front of Hereford railway station.
Bus 41 links Kington to Presteigne. Alight in Hereford Street for the town centre and Festival.
Buses are operated by Sargeant Bros, timetable here: sargeantsbros.com
From Knighton Station
Buses run from Knighton to Presteigne but are infrequent.
If you wish to take a taxi from Knighton, please book in advance.
From Leominster station
Bus travel is possible (also Sargeant Bros) but circuitous and time-consuming.
Taxis to or from Leominster will cost over £45.
Taxi companies
Radnor and Kington Taxis
01547 560 205 | 07831 898 361
Knighton Taxis
01547 528 165
Priory Cars, Leominster (Leominster transfers, daytime only)
01568 612 145