The average bus between Llanelli and Bala takes 10h 28m and the fastest bus takes 6h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Llanelli 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 every 4 hours between Llanelli and Bala. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Bala at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Carmarthen and take an average of 10h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Llanelli 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 Llanelli to Bala. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Bala station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
Llanelli to Bala bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Llanelli to Bala bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.
The distance between Llanelli and Bala is 141.9 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to White Lion via Carmarthen, Carmarthen station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 39m.