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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Bala Lake is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Bala Lake is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Bala Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Bala Lake. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D and arriving at Glanllyn Caravan Park via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Welshpool to Bala Lake?

The distance between Welshpool and Bala Lake is 72 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Bala Lake without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Welshpool to Bala Lake, including transfers.

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

Welshpool to Bala Lake bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D.

Where does the Welshpool to Bala Lake bus arrive?

Welshpool to Bala Lake bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 3.

Can I drive from Welshpool to Bala Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Bala Lake is 36 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Welshpool to Bala Lake.

Where can I stay near Bala Lake?

There are 603+ hotels available in Bala Lake.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Machynllethtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Eldon Square 1bus T2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus T3 / ...
2h 57m
Drive 35.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welshpool to Bala Lakecar 35.4 mi
49 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Bala Laketaxi 35.4 mi
49 min
£75–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus X75
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
5h

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Welshpool to Bala Lake.

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Distance: 71.4 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 5h.

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