There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Bala Lake by bus, car, taxi, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1bus T2
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus T3 / ...
2h 11mDrive 45.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Bala Lakecar 45.6 mi
1h 4m£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aberystwyth to Bala Laketaxi 45.6 mi
1h 4m£95–120Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Eldon Square 1bus T2 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus T3 / ...
2h 27m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bala Lake is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bala Lake is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth to Bala Lake. However, there are services departing from North Parade and arriving at Glanllyn Caravan Park via Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Bala Lake is 49 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bala Lake without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Aberystwyth to Bala Lake, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Bala Lake bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from North Parade station.
Aberystwyth to Bala Lake bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Bala Lake is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Aberystwyth to Bala Lake.
There are 625+ hotels available in Bala Lake.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Bala Lake, Wales?
You can take a bus from North Parade to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Eldon Square 1 in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £8–12
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Glanllyn Caravan Park
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Bus Depot to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Luxx Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7367 345 495
- Website
- luxxtaxis.co.uk
Cymru Cabs Aberystwyth
- Phone
- +44 7951 580 227
- Website
- cymrucabs.com
Cambrian Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1970 626 292
- Website
- cambriancabs.co.uk
5 Star Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7493 612 345
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