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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bala is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Bala is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Bala. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Bala?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bala. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Reading to Bala?

The distance between Reading and Bala is 207 miles. The road distance is 181.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Reading to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bala bus from?

Reading to Bala bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bala train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Bala?

The best way to get from Reading to Bala is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £150 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Reading to Bala bus arrive?

Reading to Bala bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Bala train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Bala is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Reading to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 636+ hotels available in Bala.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading 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 47m
£84–128
Drive 180.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Balacar 180.6 mi
3h 39m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
9h 42m
Train, bus via Stafford
1. Take the train from Reading 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 / ...
7h 4m
£86–123
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 20m
£94–145

Reading to Bala by train and bus

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Olde Bull's Head via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to White Lion via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 7h 20m.

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