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

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

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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 8m
    £192–274

  2. Drive  148.4 mi

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

  3. Line 19 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stnbus bus 19
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus bus T8
    8h 39m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus bus T8
    7h 3m

  5. 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 Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus bus T8
    8h 50m

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Map of how to get from Bath to Bala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 184.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Bala via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Est in around 8h 50m.

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