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How to get fromHolyhead to Balaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Bala by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Llanrwsttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Llanrwst to Balataxi taxi
    2h 53m
    £127–158

  2. Drive  65.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Balacar car 65.9 mi
    1h 24m
    £17–24

  3. Train, line 19 bus, taxi

    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 Balataxi taxi
    3h 2m
    £116–145

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  • Distance: 75.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

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

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