The average bus between Dover and Bala takes 16h 58m and the fastest bus takes 15h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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.
Buses run twice daily between Dover and Bala. The earliest departure is at 5:36 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bala at 4:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 16h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h 26m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover to Bala? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Bala. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Bala station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.
Dover to Bala bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Bala bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Corwen Bus Station.
The distance between Dover and Bala is 390.2 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Olde Bull's Head via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 13h 56m.