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How to get fromAberystwyth to Balaby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Bala by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Machynllethtrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Machynlleth to Balataxi taxi
    1h 12m
    £137–171

  2. Drive  48.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Balacar car 48.1 mi
    1h 8m
    £12–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Aberystwyth to Balataxi taxi 48.1 mi
    1h 8m
    £210–250

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  • Distance: 50.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Bala, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Bala. However, you can take the train to Machynlleth then take the taxi to Bala. Alternatively, you can drive from Aberystwyth to Bala in around 1h 8m.

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