The average bus between Llanelli and Bala takes 7h 54m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. 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 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Bala at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 5m • 3 changesWant 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 West End station and arriving at Eldon Square 1 station via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Llanelli to Bala bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from West End station.
Llanelli to Bala bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.
The distance between Llanelli and Bala is 141.9 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a bus from West End to White Lion via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2, Carmarthen station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 51m.