What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bala Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bala Lake is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bala Lake?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bala Lake is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bala Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bala Lake. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Glanllyn Caravan Park via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bala Lake?

The distance between Cardiff and Bala Lake is 175 miles. The road distance is 125.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Bala Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bala Lake without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Bala Lake?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Cardiff to Bala Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bala Lake bus from?

Cardiff to Bala Lake bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bala Lake?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bala Lake is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bala Lake bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bala Lake bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bala Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bala Lake is 126 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Cardiff to Bala Lake.

Where can I stay near Bala Lake?

There are 1427+ hotels available in Bala Lake.

Cardiff to Bala Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus T3 / ...
5h 16m
Drive 125 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bala Lakecar 125 mi
3h 3m
£30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
6h 59m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 6m
£45–70

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Bala Lake.

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Distance: 174.4 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bala Lake, Wales?

You can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 6m.

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