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How to get fromDerby to Balaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 Y Badell Aurbus bus T3 / ...
    5h 11m

  2. Drive 104.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Balacar car 104.7 mi
    2h 10m
    £26–37

  3. Train, bus via Chester

    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 16m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Street to Bus Stationbus bus Sw
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 40m

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Map of how to get from Derby to Bala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 119.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Bala. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Wrexham General, walk to Wrexham General Station, take the bus to Wrexham Bus Station 4, then take the bus to Y Badell Aur. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Olde Bull's Head via Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Corwen Bus Station in around 5h 16m.

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