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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chesterfield to Bala Lake by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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 14m
    £209–283

  2. Drive  112.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chesterfield to Bala Lakecar car 112.9 mi
    2h 38m
    £28–41

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 12m
    £48–77

  4. Train, bus via Corwen Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    6h 58m

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 5m
    £54–91

Chesterfield to Bala Lake by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Chesterfield 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 take a train from Chesterfield to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 6h 12m.

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