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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train Llandudno - Blaenau Ffestiniog / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    2h 43m
    £109–147

  2. Drive  38.7 mi

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

  3. Line 12 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from St Paul`s Church to Palladium Stop Ybus bus 12 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palladium Stop B to Waterloo Hotelbus bus 19S / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Waterloo Hotel to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    2h 57m
    £115–147

  4. Taxi

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

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  • Distance: 53.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Colwyn Bay to Bala Lake. However, you can take the train to Llandudno Junction, take the train to Blaenau Ffestiniog, then take the taxi to Bala Lake. Alternatively, you can take the line 12 bus to Palladium Stop Y, take the bus to Waterloo Hotel, then take the taxi to Bala Lake.

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