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How to get fromBala Lake to Manchesterby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, line 1 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Glanllyn Caravan Park to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus bus T3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Stationbus bus 1
    3. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3h 53m

  2. Drive 81.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bala Lake to Manchestercar car 81.7 mi
    1h 44m
    £20–29

  3. Bus, line 1 bus, train via Manchester Victoria

    1. Take the bus from Glanllyn Caravan Park to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus bus T3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Stationbus bus 1
    3. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    4h 15m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus T8
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 25m

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  • Distance: 90.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Bala Lake, Wales and Manchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Bala Lake to Manchester. However, you can take the bus to Wrexham Bus Station 5, take the line 1 bus to Railway Station, walk to Chester, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can drive from Bala Lake to Manchester in around 1h 44m.

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