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How to get fromColwyn Bay to Bala Lakeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Wrexham Generaltrain train Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    3h 43m
    £24–38

  2. Drive  38.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colwyn Bay to Bala Lakecar car 38.7 mi
    1h 2m
    £10–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colwyn Bay to Bala Laketaxi taxi 38.7 mi
    1h 2m
    £170–210

  4. Line 13 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Hotel to Glan Clwyd Hospitalbus bus 13
    2. Take the bus from Glan Clwyd Hospital to Lenten Poolbus bus T51
    3. Take the bus from Lenten Pool to Ruthin War Memorialbus bus T51
    4. Take the bus from Ruthin War Memorial to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    4h 14m

  5. Line 12 bus, line 19 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St Paul`s Church to Palladium Stop Ybus bus 12 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palladium Stop B to Betws-y-Coed stationbus bus 19 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Betws-y-Coed station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T10
    5h 18m
    £11–15

Colwyn Bay to Bala Lake by train and bus

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Bala Lake, Wales?

You can take a bus from Central Hotel to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Glan Clwyd Hospital, Lenten Pool, Ruthin War Memorial, and Corwen Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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