How to Travel from

Cardiff to Bala Lake

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Cardiff Bala Lake

Cheapest

By car (219 km)

2 h 59 min

219 km.

from $12

Other

Rideshare

2 h 59 min

219 km.

from $8.33

Train, Taxi

4 h 10 min

158 km.

from $249.50

Train, bus via Shrewsbury, Train, bus via Shrewsbury

7 h 26 min

158 km.

from $5.43

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury

Ave. Duration:

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:

[email protected]

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:

[email protected]

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:

[email protected]

Website:

midwalestravel.co.uk/

Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth

Ave. Duration:

4h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

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.

Snowdon

Snowdon (/ˈsnoʊdən/), or Yr Wyddfa (Welsh: ⓘ), is a mountain in Snowdonia in North Wales. It has an elevation of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, which makes it both the highest mountain in Wales and the highest in the British Isles south of the Scottish Highlands. Snowdon is designated a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna, and is located within Snowdonia National Park.

Ffestiniog Railway

The Ffestiniog Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Ffestiniog) is a heritage railway based on 1 ft 11+1⁄2 in (597 mm) narrow-gauge, located in Gwynedd, Wales. It is a major tourist attraction located mainly within the Snowdonia National Park.

Harlech Castle

Harlech Castle (Welsh: Castell Harlech; Welsh pronunciation: ) in Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales, is a Grade I listed medieval fortification built onto a rocky knoll close to the Irish Sea. It was built by Edward I during his invasion of Wales between 1282 and 1289 at the relatively modest cost of £8,190. Over the next few centuries, the castle played an important part in several wars, withstanding the siege of Madog ap Llywelyn between 1294 and 1295, but falling to Prince Owain Glyndŵr in 1404. It then became Glyndŵr's residence and military headquarters for the remainder of the uprising until being recaptured by English forces in 1409. During the 15th-century Wars of the Roses, Harlech was held by the Lancastrians for seven years, before Yorkist troops forced its surrender in 1468, a siege memorialised in the song "Men of Harlech". Following the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642, the castle was held by forces loyal to Charles I, holding out until 1647 when it became the last fortification to surrender to the Parliamentary armies. In the 21st century the ruined castle is managed by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service, as a tourist attraction.

Six ways to Travel from Cardiff to Bala Lake

Transport providers

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Lloyd's Coaches

Tanat Valley Coaches

Mid Wales Travel

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bala Lake?

How far is it from Cardiff to Bala Lake?

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Bala Lake?

Where does the Cardiff to Bala Lake bus arrive?

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bala Lake?

Where can I stay near Bala Lake?