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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Bala is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Bala is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Bala. However, there are services departing from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Bala?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Bala. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Oxford to Bala?

The distance between Oxford and Bala is 180 miles. The road distance is 155.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Oxford to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Bala bus from?

Oxford to Bala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Bala train from?

Oxford to Bala train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Bala?

The best way to get from Oxford to Bala is to bus which takes 7h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Oxford to Bala bus arrive?

Oxford to Bala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Oxford to Bala train arrive?

Oxford to Bala train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Bala is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Oxford to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 639+ hotels available in Bala.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
6h 23m
Drive 154.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oxford to Balacar 154.8 mi
3h 5m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
7h 49m
Train, bus via Stafford
1. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
6h 39m
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 54m
£79–124

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Distance: 178.8 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Olde Bull's Head via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxford to White Lion via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 54m.

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