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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby 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 1m
    £196–265

  2. Drive  107 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Bala Lakecar car 107 mi
    2h 14m
    £27–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    5h 29m
    £38–62

  4. Train, bus via Corwen Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5h 52m

Derby to Bala Lake by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby 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 Derby to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 5h 29m.

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