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How to get fromGlossop to Bala Lakeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Glossop to Bala Lake by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    5h 12m

  2. Drive 92.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glossop to Bala Lakecar car 92.3 mi
    1h 50m
    £23–33

  3. Train, bus via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    5h 18m

  4. Train, bus via Corwen Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5h 20m

  5. Line 61 bus, line 60 bus, line 38 bus, train, line 1 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Bus Stationbus bus 61
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    6. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 18m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 103.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Glossop to Bala Lake. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Chester, walk to Railway Station, take the line 1 bus to Wrexham Bus Station 7, then take the bus to Glanllyn Caravan Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glossop to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Manchester Piccadilly, Crewe, Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 5h 18m.

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