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How to get fromBolton to Balaby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Bala by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    4h 55m
    £22–41

  2. Line 575 bus, bus, train, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 575 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Newton-le-Willows Interchangebus bus 612
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    5. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 5m
    £16–29

  3. Drive  77.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Balacar car 77.7 mi
    1h 49m
    £20–28

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus T3 / ...
    5h
    £26–44

  5. Train, bus via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus T3 / ...
    5h 21m
    £32–53

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    6h 40m

Bolton to Bala by train and bus

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Bolton Shopping Park to Olde Bull's Head via Leigh Bus Station, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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