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How to get fromCaernarfon to Bala Lakeby train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Steam train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train Snowdonia Star / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    2h 56m
    £192–222

  2. Drive  45.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Bala Lakecar car 45.9 mi
    1h 8m
    £12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Bala Laketaxi taxi 45.9 mi
    1h 8m
    £200–240

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  • Distance: 50.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Bala Lake, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Caernarfon to Bala Lake. However, you can take the train to Porthmadog Harbour then take the taxi to Bala Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Caernarfon to Bala Lake in around 1h 8m.

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