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How to get fromTorquay to Balaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Balataxi taxi
    6h 59m
    £244–341

  2. Drive  228.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Torquay to Balacar car 228.8 mi
    4h 44m
    £57–82

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dawlish Warren to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    14h 23m

  4. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus T3 / ...
    9h 10m
    £113–176

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    11h 31m
    £109–199

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  • Distance: 288 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Torquay to Bala. However, you can take the train to Newton Abbot, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Welshpool, then take the taxi to Bala. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Parade to White Lion via Beach Road, Dawlish Warren, Cardiff Central, Tresillian Way, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 14h 23m.

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