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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Bala is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Bala is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Bala. However, there are services departing from Kingsway K14 and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Newport to Bala?

The distance between Newport and Bala is 161 miles. The road distance is 119.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Newport to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Bala bus from?

Newport to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Newport to Bala bus arrive?

Newport to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Can I drive from Newport to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Bala is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Newport to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 639+ hotels available in Bala.

Newport to Bala - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Newport to Bala by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
4h 56m
Drive 119.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport to Balacar 119.2 mi
2h 58m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm4
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Wrexham Bus Stationbus Gma
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
7h 17m

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Distance: 159.7 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Olde Bull's Head via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 7h 17m.

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