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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Bala is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Bala is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Bala. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D and arriving at White Lion via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Bala?

The distance between Welshpool and Bala is 75 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Welshpool to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Bala bus from?

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

Where does the Welshpool to Bala bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Welshpool to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Bala is 33 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Welshpool to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 616+ hotels available in Bala.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Welshpool to Bala 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 White Lionbus T3 / ...
2h 51m
Drive 33.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welshpool to Balacar 33.1 mi
45 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Balataxi 33.1 mi
45 min
£70–85
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
4h 48m

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Distance: 74.3 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D to White Lion via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 4h 48m.

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