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

The cheapest way to get from London to Bala is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Bala is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between London and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Bala. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from London to Bala?

The distance between London and Bala is 228 miles. The road distance is 205.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from London to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Bala bus from?

London to Bala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the London to Bala bus arrive?

London to Bala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Can I drive from London to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Bala is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from London to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 636+ hotels available in Bala.

London to Bala - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Bala by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
5h 14m
£68–106
Drive 204 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London to Balacar 204 mi
3h 43m
£51–74
Train, bus via Crewe
1. Take the train from London Euston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
5h 26m
£54–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
8h 5m
Bus via London Victoria
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
9h 15m

London to Bala by train and bus

85Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.5 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Olde Bull's Head via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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