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How to get fromBala to Blackpoolby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bala to Blackpool by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, line 1 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from White Lion 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 Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    4h 34m

  2. Drive 97.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bala to Blackpoolcar car 97.2 mi
    2h 30m
    £24–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus T8
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
    6h 10m

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  • Distance: 109.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Bala, Wales and Blackpool, England?

There is no direct connection from Bala to Blackpool. However, you can take the bus to Wrexham Bus Station 5, take the line 1 bus to Railway Station, walk to Chester, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a bus from White Lion to Blackpool North via Corwen Bus Station, Railway Station, Chester, Liverpool Central Loop Line, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 6h 10m.

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