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How to get fromBath to Balaby train, taxi, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Balataxi taxi
    5h 9m
    £192–269

  2. Drive  148.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bath to Balacar car 148.4 mi
    3h 33m
    £37–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 34m
    £62–108

Bath to Bala by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Bath to Bala. However, you can take the train to Newport (S Wales), take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Welshpool, then take the taxi to Bala. Alternatively, you can drive from Bath to Bala in around 3h 33m.

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