The average bus between Reading and Bala takes 10h 29m and the fastest bus takes 8h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading 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 Reading and Bala. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Bala at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and take an average of 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Bala. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bala station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
Reading to Bala bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Bala bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Corwen Bus Station.
The distance between Reading and Bala is 241.4 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Olde Bull's Head via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 10h 19m.