The average bus between Glasgow and Bala takes 19h 36m and the fastest bus takes 13h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Bala. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Bala at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 19h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Bala. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Bala station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.
Glasgow to Bala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Bala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Corwen Bus Station.
The distance between Glasgow and Bala is 331.2 km. The road distance is 503 km.
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Olde Bull's Head via Shudehill Interchange, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 11h 26m.