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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Bala Lake

Composite routes from Cardiff to Bala Lake

Cheapest
2 h 59 min
Car
219 km.
from $12
Other
4 h 10 min
Train, Taxi
158 km.
from $249.50
7 h 26 min
Train, bus via Shrewsbury, Train, bus via Shrewsbury
158 km.
from $5.43
5 h 51 min
Train, Bus
158 km.
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7 h 57 min
158 km.
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Transport providers

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$82.28
Train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59

Bus operators

Lloyd's Coaches

Phone:
+44 1654 702100
Email:
info@lloydscoaches.com
Website:
lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Sgwar
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Tanat Valley Coaches

Phone:
01691 780212
Email:
info@tanat.co.uk
Website:
tanat.co.uk/
Bus from The Pump House to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly

Mid Wales Travel

Phone:
+44 1970 828288
Email:
enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
Website:
midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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 $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 3h.

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 and costs $42.39 - $65.22 .

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 Sgwar Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bala Lake?

The distance between Cardiff and Bala Lake is 258 km. The road distance is 214.5 km.

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 taxi which takes 4h 10m and costs $141.30 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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, bus or fly from Cardiff to Bala Lake?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bala Lake is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs . There are no good options to train or fly between Cardiff to Bala Lake.

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 214 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Cardiff to Bala Lake.

Where can I stay near Bala Lake?

There are 555+ hotels available in Bala Lake. Prices start at $50.70 per night.
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