What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Bala?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Bala is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Bala?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Bala is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Bala. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Bath to Bala?

The distance between Bath and Bala is 198 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Bala without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 1m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Bala?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Bath to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Bala bus from?

Bath to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Bala bus arrive?

Bath to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Bath to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Bala is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Bath to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 632+ hotels available in Bala.

Bath to Bala - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
7h 1m
£62–108
Drive 148.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Balacar 148.4 mi
3h 33m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
9h 58m
Train, bus via Aberystwyth
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
10h 13m

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Distance: 197.3 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Olde Bull's Head via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 9h 58m.

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