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 White Lion via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

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 6h 49m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m 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 Sarn Odeon 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 636+ hotels available in Bala.

Bath to Bala - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 19 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 / ...
6h 49m
£68–126
Drive 148.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Balacar 148.4 mi
3h 33m
£37–53
Line 19 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stnbus 19
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
9h 19m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
11h 39m

Bath to Bala by train and bus

50Weekly Services

6h 49mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.3 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to White Lion via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 11h 39m.

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