The average bus between Swansea and Bala takes 15h 20m and the fastest bus takes 13h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 Swansea and Bala. The earliest departure is at 5:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Swansea is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Bala at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Rose and Crown and take an average of 15h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Bala. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Bala station via Rose and Crown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
Swansea to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.
The distance between Swansea and Bala is 145.4 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to White Lion via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 55m.