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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Bala is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Bala is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Bala. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Bala?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Bala. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Machynlleth via Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Poole to Bala?

The distance between Poole and Bala is 289 miles. The road distance is 209 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 26m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Poole to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Bala bus from?

Poole to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Bala train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Bala?

The best way to get from Poole to Bala is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £220 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Poole to Bala bus arrive?

Poole to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Bala train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Bala is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Poole to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 636+ hotels available in Bala.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
9h 26m
£123–200
Drive 207.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Balacar 207.8 mi
4h 43m
£51–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
11h 55m
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
9h 57m
£136–217
Train, bus via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bournemouth 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 / ...
10h 19m
£125–190

Poole to Bala by train and bus

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9h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.2 mi
Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Olde Bull's Head via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to White Lion via Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 9h 57m.

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