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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Bala is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Bala is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Bala. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Coventry, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Rugby to Bala?

The distance between Rugby and Bala is 144 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs £35 - £90.

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

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

Where do I catch the Rugby to Bala bus from?

Rugby to Bala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coventry station.

Where does the Rugby to Bala bus arrive?

Rugby to Bala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Bala is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Rugby to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 632+ hotels available in Bala.

Rugby to Bala - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 85 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
4h 49m
£40–86
Drive 121.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rugby to Balacar 121.4 mi
2h 11m
£30–44
Train, bus via Chester
1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
4h 59m
Line 85 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Sheriff Street to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 85A / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
7h 38m
£36–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
8h 4m

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Distance: 143.6 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Northcote Road to Olde Bull's Head via Transport Museum, Coventry, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 8h 4m.

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