What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Bala Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Bala Lake is to bus via Bangor which costs £16 - £23 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Bala Lake?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Bala Lake is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Bala Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead station to Bala Lake. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Glanllyn Caravan Park via Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Bala Lake?

The distance between Holyhead and Bala Lake is 78 miles. The road distance is 68.7 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Bala Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Bala Lake without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 56m and costs £130 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Bala Lake?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Holyhead to Bala Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Bala Lake bus from?

Holyhead to Bala Lake bus services, operated by Llew Jones Coaches, depart from Bangor station.

Where does the Holyhead to Bala Lake bus arrive?

Holyhead to Bala Lake bus services, operated by Llew Jones Coaches, arrive at Corwen Bus Station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Bala Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Bala Lake is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Holyhead to Bala Lake.

Where can I stay near Bala Lake?

There are 632+ hotels available in Bala Lake.

Holyhead to Bala Lake - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Llandudno Junctiontrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the taxi from Llanrwst to Bala Laketaxi
2h 56m
£136–177
Bus via Bangor
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bangor station to Corwen Bus Stationbus T10
4h 30m
£16–23
Drive 68.3 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Bala Lakecar 68.3 mi
1h 28m
£18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to The Australiabus 1
2. Take the bus from The Australia to Eldon Square 1bus T2
5h 3m
Bus via Eldon Square 1
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Eldon Square 1bus T2
5h 17m
£16–25

Holyhead to Bala Lake by train and bus

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.9 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

Llew Jones Coaches operates a bus from Bangor station to Corwen Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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