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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 / ...
    6h 50m
    £68–120

  2. Drive  148.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bath to Balacar car 148.4 mi
    3h 33m
    £37–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    9h 31m

  4. Train, bus via Aberystwyth

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    9h 45m

Bath to Bala by train and bus

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bath to Bala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 197.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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 31m.

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