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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Bala is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Bala is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Bala. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Bristol to Bala?

The distance between Bristol and Bala is 187 miles. The road distance is 140.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Bristol to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Bala bus from?

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

Where does the Bristol to Bala bus arrive?

Bristol to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Bala is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Bristol to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 640+ hotels available in Bala.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
6h 25m
Drive 139.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Balacar 139.3 mi
3h 11m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm3
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Wrexham Bus Stationbus Gma
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
7h 47m
Train, bus via Aberystwyth
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
9h 19m

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Distance: 185.9 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Olde Bull's Head via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 7h 47m.

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