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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Bala is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Bala is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £100.

How far is it from Scotland to Bala?

The distance between Scotland and Bala is 285 miles. The road distance is 273 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Bala without a car is to train and bus via Warrington which takes 6h 49m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Scotland to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Bala bus from?

Scotland to Bala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Scotland to Bala bus arrive?

Scotland to Bala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Bala is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Scotland to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 637+ hotels available in Bala.

Scotland to Bala - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Bala. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Shudehill Interchange, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Bala by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus via Warrington
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
6h 49m
£90–149
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus
7h 53m
£65–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
11h 17m
Drive 271.4 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Balacar 271.4 mi
4h 49m
£67–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
8h 11m
£95–162
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus
8h 3m
£100–256

Scotland to Bala by train and bus

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6h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283.6 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Scotland and Bala, Wales?

You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Olde Bull's Head via Shudehill Interchange, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 11h 17m.

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