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How to get fromBournemouth to Balaby train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Bala by train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Balataxi taxi
    6h 19m
    £238–328

  2. Drive  214.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Balacar car 214.6 mi
    4h 29m
    £54–77

  3. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SOU - LPL
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus bus
    9h 22m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus bus T8
    7h 51m

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Bala. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Welshpool, then take the taxi to Bala. Alternatively, you can drive from Bournemouth to Bala in around 4h 29m.

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