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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Bala is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Bala is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Bala. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Bala?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Bala. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Machynlleth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Bala?

The distance between Birmingham and Bala is 109 miles. The road distance is 91.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Birmingham to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Bala bus from?

Birmingham to Bala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Bala train from?

Birmingham to Bala train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Bala?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Bala is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Birmingham to Bala bus arrive?

Birmingham to Bala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Bala train arrive?

Birmingham to Bala train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Bala is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Birmingham to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 638+ hotels available in Bala.

Birmingham to Bala - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
4h 11m
Drive 91.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to Balacar 91.2 mi
1h 45m
£23–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
5h 9m
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 42m
£40–70
Train, line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
5h 17m

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Distance: 108.1 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Olde Bull's Head via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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