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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Bala is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Bala is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Bala. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Bus Station and Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Bala?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Bala is 66 miles. The road distance is 44.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Shrewsbury to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Bala bus from?

Shrewsbury to Bala bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Bala bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Bala bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Bala is 44 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Shrewsbury to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 639+ hotels available in Bala.

Shrewsbury to Bala - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 2 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
3h 6m
Drive 44.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Balacar 44.2 mi
58 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shrewsbury to Balataxi 44.2 mi
58 min
£90–110
Bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
4h 48m
Line 576 bus, line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from The Gateway to Bus Stationbus 576
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
4h 50m

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Distance: 65.7 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Olde Bull's Head via Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 4h 48m.

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