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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Bala Lake by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    4h 9m
    £199–276

  2. Drive  125 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Bala Lakecar car 125 mi
    3h 3m
    £31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    8h 1m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 3m
    £60–103

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Bala Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1 in around 8h 1m.

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