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How to get fromNeath to Bala Lakeby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Neath to Bala Lake by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Aberystwyth

    best
    1. Take the train from Neath to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    7h 3m
    £25–45

  2. Bus via Newtown

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Neath station to Brecon Interchange 5bus bus T6
    2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    8h 13m
    £19–26

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 11m
    £64–114

  4. Drive  109 mi

    1. Drive from Neath to Bala Lakecar car 109 mi
    3h
    £28–40

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    7h 51m
    £72–130

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    8h 20m

Neath to Bala Lake by train and bus

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Bala Lake, Wales?

You can take a train from Neath to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath station to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Brecon Interchange 2, Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 8h 13m.

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