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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bala to Manchester 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 Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3h 47m

  2. Drive 79.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bala to Manchestercar car 79.4 mi
    1h 40m
    £20–28

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

    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 Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    4h 9m

  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 19m

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  • Distance: 87.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Bala 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 to Manchester in around 1h 40m.

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