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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester
    2. Take the taxi from Wrexham General to Balataxi taxi
    3h 37m
    £163–220

  2. Drive  117.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leeds to Balacar car 117.1 mi
    2h 17m
    £29–42

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus bus T8
    4h 47m

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus bus T8
    5h 5m

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Map of how to get from Leeds to Bala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Bala, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Bala. However, you can take the train to Chester, take the train to Wrexham General, then take the taxi to Bala. Alternatively, you can drive from Leeds to Bala in around 2h 17m.

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