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 £45 - £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 £45 - £65.

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 Shrewsbury via Worcester Foregate Street and Smethwick Galton Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Reading to Bala?

The distance between Reading and Bala is 195 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 taxi which takes 4h 49m and costs £200 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Reading to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bala train from?

Reading to Bala train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Bala train arrive?

Reading to Bala train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Worcester Foregate 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 634+ hotels available in Bala.

Reading to Bala - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, plane, and bus

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
3. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Balataxi
4h 49m
£205–279
Drive 180.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Balacar 180.6 mi
3h 39m
£45–65
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus
7h 18m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus T8
6h 21m
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain
3. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain
8h 12m
£120–201

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Distance: 193.4 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Bala via Worcester Foregate Street, Smethwick Galton Bridge, Shrewsbury, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Car Park in around 8h 12m.

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