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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Bala is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Bala is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Bala. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Northampton to Bala?

The distance between Northampton and Bala is 164 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Bala without a car is to train and bus via Crewe which takes 5h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Northampton to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Bala bus from?

Northampton to Bala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where does the Northampton to Bala bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northampton to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Bala is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Northampton to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 642+ hotels available in Bala.

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

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

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Train, bus via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Rugby 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 57m
Drive 140.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Northampton to Balacar 140.1 mi
2h 34m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
6h 59m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
6h 19m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
7h 25m

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Distance: 162.7 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Olde Bull's Head via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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