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

The cheapest way to get from Bracknell to Bala is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bracknell to Bala is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bracknell and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Bracknell station to Bala. However, there are services departing from Bracknell Bus Station and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Heathrow Terminal 5, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bracknell and Bala?

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

How far is it from Bracknell to Bala?

The distance between Bracknell and Bala is 218 miles. The road distance is 190.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bracknell to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 37m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Bracknell to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bracknell to Bala bus from?

Bracknell to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Bracknell to Bala train from?

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

Train or bus from Bracknell to Bala?

The best way to get from Bracknell to Bala is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Bracknell to Bala bus arrive?

Bracknell to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bracknell to Bala train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bracknell to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Bracknell to Bala is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Bracknell to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 635+ hotels available in Bala.

Bracknell to Bala - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
7h 37m
£74–123
Drive 189.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bracknell to Balacar 189.6 mi
3h 36m
£48–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
10h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
8h 8m
£83–140
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
11h 8m

Bracknell to Bala by train and bus

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.1 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Bracknell Bus Station to Olde Bull's Head via Heathrow Terminal 5, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bracknell to White Lion via Reading, Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 8h 8m.

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