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How to get fromEdinburgh to Balaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bala by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 49m
    £87–137

  2. Drive  269.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Balacar car 269.1 mi
    5h 5m
    £67–97

  3. Fly to Liverpool, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus
    8h 41m
    £82–192

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 49m
    £85–142

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus
    8h 13m
    £70–160

Edinburgh to Bala by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bala, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Bala. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Chester, walk to Railway Station, take the line 1 bus to Wrexham Bus Station 7, then take the bus to Olde Bull's Head. Alternatively, you can drive from Edinburgh to Bala in around 5h 5m.

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