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How to get fromBala to Cardiffby taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bala to Cardiff by taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Bala to Welshpooltaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 35m
    £190–247

  2. Drive  126.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bala to Cardiffcar car 126.8 mi
    3h 5m
    £32–46

  3. Bus, train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the bus from Llanrhaeadr Square to Bus Stationbus bus 74
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 16m
    £121–162

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Est to Railway Stationbus bus T8
    2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 49m

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  • Distance: 158.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Bala to Cardiff. However, you can take the taxi to Welshpool, take the train to Shrewsbury, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can drive from Bala to Cardiff in around 3h 5m.

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