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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Bala is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Bala is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Bala?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Bala. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Bala?

The distance between Bournemouth and Bala is 283 miles. The road distance is 216.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Bournemouth to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Bala bus from?

Bournemouth to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Bala train from?

Bournemouth to Bala train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Bala?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Bala is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £210 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Bala bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Bala train arrive?

Bournemouth to Bala train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Bala is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Bournemouth to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 642+ hotels available in Bala.

Bournemouth to Bala - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Bala. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
8h 25m
Drive 215 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Balacar 215 mi
4h 29m
£53–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
11h 25m
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
8h 48m
£135–202

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Distance: 281.6 mi
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Olde Bull's Head via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth to White Lion via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 8h 48m.

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