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

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

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  1. Train, line 19 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Conwytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Conwy station to Waterloo Bridgebus bus 19S / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Waterloo Bridge to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    3h 6m
    £126–165

  2. Drive  68.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Bala Lakecar car 68.3 mi
    1h 28m
    £17–25

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Pont-y-Panttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Pont-y-Pant to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    3h 13m
    £140–181

  4. Train, line 19 bus, taxi via Waterloo Hotel

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Conwytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Conwy station to Waterloo Hotelbus bus 19S / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Waterloo Hotel to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    3h 7m
    £126–165

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  • Distance: 80.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Bala Lake, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Bala Lake. However, you can take the train to Conwy, walk to Conwy station, take the bus to Waterloo Bridge, then take the taxi to Bala Lake. Alternatively, you can take the train to Llandudno Junction, take the train to Pont-y-Pant, then take the taxi to Bala Lake.

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