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How to get fromBala to Swanseaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bala to Swansea by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Newport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Y Badell Aur to Wrexham Fire Stationbus bus T3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wrexham General to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train
    6h 23m

  2. Drive 114.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bala to Swanseacar car 114.5 mi
    2h 51m
    £28–41

  3. Bus via Carmarthen

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    7h 14m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus bus T1c
    7h 36m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from White Lion to Wrexham Fire Stationbus bus T3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain train
    7h 59m

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  • Distance: 215.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Olde Bull's Head to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Eldon Square 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and Rose and Crown in around 7h 14m.

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