Colwyn Bay to Bala Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Colwyn Bay and Bala takes 5h 9m and the fastest bus takes 3h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colwyn Bay to Bala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 9m
Duration: 54 mi
Distance: £8
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 13 bus, bus

best

Take the bus from Central Hotel to Glan Clwyd Hospitalbus 13
Take the bus from Glan Clwyd Hospital to Lenten Poolbus T51
Take the bus from Lenten Pool to Ruthin War Memorialbus T51
Take the bus from Ruthin War Memorial to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...

4h 35m

£6–10

Colwyn Bay to Bala bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Colwyn Bay and Bala. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colwyn Bay is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Bala at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Glan Clwyd Hospital and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 56m • 4 changes
8:43 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 38m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 40m • 4 changes
12:44 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 56m • 4 changes
8:43 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 38m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 40m • 4 changes
12:44 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 56m • 4 changes
8:43 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 38m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 40m • 4 changes
12:44 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:51 AM → 2:23 PM
3h 32m • 4 changes
2:24 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 59m • 4 changes
5:52 PM → 8:04 AM
Arrives next day
14h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 56m • 4 changes
8:43 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 38m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 40m • 4 changes
12:44 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 56m • 4 changes
8:43 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 38m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 40m • 4 changes
12:44 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 56m • 4 changes
8:43 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 38m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 40m • 4 changes
12:44 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 37m • 4 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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