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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Welshpooltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Balataxi taxi
    2h 35m
    £155–206

  2. Drive  65 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ludlow to Balacar car 65 mi
    1h 29m
    £17–24

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Three Tunsbus bus 74
    3h 17m
    £92–119

  4. Train, bus via Chester

    1. Take the train from Ludlow to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus bus T8
    3h 59m

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Map of how to get from Ludlow to Bala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 80.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Ludlow to Bala. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Welshpool, then take the taxi to Bala. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ludlow to Bala via Shrewsbury, Bus Station, and Three Tuns in around 3h 17m.

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