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

The cheapest way to get from Telford to Bala is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Telford to Bala is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Telford and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Bala. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Bus Station, Bus Station and Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Telford and Bala?

No, there is no direct train from Telford to Bala. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Machynlleth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Telford to Bala?

The distance between Telford and Bala is 81 miles. The road distance is 60.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Telford to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Telford to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Telford to Bala bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Telford to Bala train from?

Telford to Bala train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.

Train or bus from Telford to Bala?

The best way to get from Telford to Bala is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Telford to Bala bus arrive?

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

Where does the Telford to Bala train arrive?

Telford to Bala train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.

Can I drive from Telford to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Bala is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Telford to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 640+ hotels available in Bala.

Telford to Bala - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 2 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Telford to Bala by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Chester / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
3h 34m
Drive 59.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Telford to Balacar 59.8 mi
1h 11m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 5m
£30–55
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 / ...
5h 42m

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Distance: 80.1 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Telford Central to Machynlleth every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Olde Bull's Head via Bus Station, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 5h 42m.

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