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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bala to Blackpool by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Bala to Wrexham Generaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    3h 6m
    £159–204

  2. Drive  97.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bala to Blackpoolcar car 97.2 mi
    2h 30m
    £25–35

  3. Bus, train via Warrington

    1. Take the bus from Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Est to Railway Stationbus bus T8
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 1m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Est to Railway Stationbus bus T8
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
    4h 56m

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Est to Railway Stationbus bus T8
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 11m

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  • Distance: 104.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Bala to Blackpool. However, you can take the taxi to Wrexham General, take the train 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 vehicle from Bala to Blackpool North via Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Est, Railway Station, Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 4h 1m.

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