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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Bala is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Bala is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Bala?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Bala. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Southampton to Bala?

The distance between Southampton and Bala is 254 miles. The road distance is 205.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Southampton to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Bala bus from?

Southampton to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Bala train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Bala?

The best way to get from Southampton to Bala is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £180 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Southampton to Bala bus arrive?

Southampton to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Bala train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Bala is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Southampton to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 639+ hotels available in Bala.

Southampton to Bala - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Bala. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
7h 55m
Drive 204.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton to Balacar 204.3 mi
4h 15m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
11h 10m
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
8h 18m
£120–180
Train, bus via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
11h 12m

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Distance: 253 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Olde Bull's Head via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to White Lion via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 8h 18m.

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