The average bus between Runcorn and Bala takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Runcorn to Bala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Runcorn and Bala. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 2:50 PM which arrives into Bala at 6:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Chester Bus Interchange and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Runcorn to Bala? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Bala. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Bala station via Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Runcorn to Bala bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Beechwood station.
Runcorn to Bala bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Corwen Bus Station.
The distance between Runcorn and Bala is 75.1 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a bus from Beechwood to Olde Bull's Head via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station in around 4h 1m.