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 21m.

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 £27 - £40.

How far is it from Llanelli to Bala?

The distance between Llanelli and Bala is 127 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 bus via Lampeter which takes 7h 21m and costs £15 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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

Q: 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 Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

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

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Bus via Lampeter
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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 21m
£15–19
Train, bus
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 35m
£54–86
Drive 109.1 mi
1. Drive from Llanelli to Balacar 109.1 mi
2h 50m
£28–40
Bus
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 Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
7h 23m

Llanelli to Bala by bus

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.4 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 7h 21m.

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