What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Bala?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Bala is to line 1 bus and bus which costs £8 - £14 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Bala?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Bala is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port station to Bala. However, there are services departing from Wrexham General Station and arriving at Y Badell Aur via Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Bala?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Bala is 60 miles. The road distance is 44.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ellesmere Port to Bala without a car?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Bala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs £16 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Port to Bala?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ellesmere Port to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Bala bus from?

Ellesmere Port to Bala bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Wrexham Bus Station 5.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Bala bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Bala bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Y Badell Aur station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Bala is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 632+ hotels available in Bala.

Ellesmere Port to Bala - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and line 2 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Bala by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
3h 50m
£16–31
Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
4h 7m
£8–13
Drive 44.2 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Balacar 44.2 mi
1h 1m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ellesmere Port to Balataxi 44.2 mi
1h 1m
£190–230
Line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Vale Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus 2C / ...
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
4h 1m

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Distance: 59.6 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Bala, Wales?

Lloyd's Coaches operates a bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aur every 4 hours. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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