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

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Bala to Welshpooltaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3h 23m
    £190–241

  2. Drive  117.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bala to Cheltenhamcar car 117.6 mi
    2h 24m
    £30–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Llanrhaeadr Square to Bus Stationbus bus 74
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4h 7m
    £118–167

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  • Distance: 140.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Bala, Wales and Cheltenham, England?

There is no direct connection from Bala to Cheltenham. However, you can take the taxi to Welshpool, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Cheltenham Spa. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bala to Cheltenham Spa via Llanrhaeadr Square, Bus Station, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 7m.

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