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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Bala is to bus via Bangor which costs £15 - £23 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Bala is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead station to Bala. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Y Badell Aur via Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Bala?

The distance between Holyhead and Bala is 76 miles. The road distance is 66.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Bala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 53m and costs £120 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Holyhead to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Bala bus from?

Holyhead to Bala bus services, operated by Llew Jones Coaches, depart from Bangor station.

Where does the Holyhead to Bala bus arrive?

Holyhead to Bala bus services, operated by Llew Jones Coaches, arrive at Corwen Bus Station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Bala is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Holyhead to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 632+ hotels available in Bala.

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

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Llandudno Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Llanrwsttrain
3. Take the taxi from Llanrwst to Balataxi
2h 53m
£126–157
Bus via Bangor
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bangor station to Corwen Bus Stationbus T10
4h 24m
£15–23
Drive 65.9 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Balacar 65.9 mi
1h 24m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to The Australiabus 1
2. Take the bus from The Australia to Eldon Square 1bus T2
5h 9m

Holyhead to Bala by train and bus

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 75.6 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Llew Jones Coaches operates a bus from Bangor station to Corwen Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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