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

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Bala is to bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Bala is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Bala. However, there are services departing from Brecon Interchange 2 and arriving at White Lion via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Brecon to Bala?

The distance between Brecon and Bala is 162 miles. The road distance is 85.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brecon to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 38m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Brecon to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Bala bus from?

Brecon to Bala bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Brecon Interchange 2 station.

Where does the Brecon to Bala bus arrive?

Brecon to Bala bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Can I drive from Brecon to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Bala is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Brecon to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 631+ hotels available in Bala.

Brecon to Bala - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 2 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Abergavenny to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
6h 38m
£41–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
6h 51m
£13–18
Drive 85 mi
1. Drive from Brecon to Balacar 85 mi
2h 11m
£21–31
Bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
7h 59m
£15–21

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Distance: 161.1 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Bala, Wales?

You can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to White Lion via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 51m.

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