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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Bala is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Bala is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Bala. However, there are services departing from Cary Parade and arriving at Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Est via Sherborne Road, Exeter, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.

How far is it from Torquay to Bala?

The distance between Torquay and Bala is 290 miles. The road distance is 230.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torquay to Bala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 59m and costs £240 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Torquay to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Bala bus from?

Torquay to Bala bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Sherborne Road station.

Where does the Torquay to Bala bus arrive?

Torquay to Bala bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Torquay to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Bala is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Torquay to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 634+ hotels available in Bala.

Torquay to Bala - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
3. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Balataxi
6h 59m
£244–341
Drive 228.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Torquay to Balacar 228.8 mi
4h 44m
£57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus T8
13h 58m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus T8
11h 32m

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Distance: 288 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Cary Parade to Bala via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Exeter, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Chester Bus Interchange, and Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Est in around 13h 58m.

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