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How to get fromBristol to Bala Lakeby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Bala Lake by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    4h 35m
    £211–283

  2. Drive  141.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Bala Lakecar car 141.6 mi
    3h 15m
    £35–51

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 50m
    £55–100

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Bala Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Bala Lake. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Welshpool, then take the taxi to Bala Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Bristol to Bala Lake in around 3h 15m.

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