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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bala to Pontypridd 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 / ...
    4h 13m
    £194–254

  2. Drive  115.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bala to Pontypriddcar car 115.4 mi
    2h 47m
    £29–42

  3. Bus, train

    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 53m
    £125–169

  4. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Bala to Car Parktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus 79A
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain train
    5h 29m
    £104–147

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  • Distance: 171.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Bala to Pontypridd. However, you can take the taxi to Welshpool, take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Cardiff Central, then take the train to Pontypridd. Alternatively, you can drive from Bala to Pontypridd in around 2h 47m.

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