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How to get fromReading to Balaby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Bala by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Balataxi taxi
    4h 51m
    £149–205

  2. Drive 180.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Balacar car 180.6 mi
    3h 39m
    £44–64

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 23m

  4. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 34m

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  • Distance: 193.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Bala. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Welshpool, then take the taxi to Bala. Alternatively, you can drive from Reading to Bala in around 3h 39m.

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