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How to get fromCheltenham to Balaby train, taxi, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
    3h 52m
    £181–244

  2. Drive  117.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Balacar car 117.6 mi
    2h 24m
    £29–42

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 3m
    £50–79

  4. Train, bus via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    6h 34m

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  • Distance: 140.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Bala in around 2h 24m.

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