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

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Bala is to bus via Lampeter which costs £15 - £19 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Bala is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli to Bala. However, there are services departing from West End and arriving at White Lion via Carmarthen station, Machynlleth Town Clock and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Bala?

The distance between Llanelli and Bala is 176 miles. The road distance is 109.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llanelli to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Llanelli to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Bala bus from?

Llanelli to Bala bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from West End station.

Where does the Llanelli to Bala bus arrive?

Llanelli to Bala bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2.

Can I drive from Llanelli to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Bala is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Llanelli to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 635+ hotels available in Bala.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
7h 42m
£53–84
Bus via Lampeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2bus 195 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
7h 57m
£15–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2bus 195 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus 1
7h 48m
Drive 109.1 mi
1. Drive from Llanelli to Balacar 109.1 mi
2h 50m
£27–39

Llanelli to Bala by train, foot, and bus

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.2 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from West End to White Lion via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2, Carmarthen station, Machynlleth Town Clock, and Eldon Square 1 in around 7h 48m.

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