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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    4h 13m
    £187–250

  2. Drive  124.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leicester to Bala Lakecar car 124.3 mi
    2h 32m
    £31–45

  3. Train, bus via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton 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 / ...
    6h 8m
    £35–90

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 27m
    £47–75

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  • Distance: 137 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Bala Lake. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Welshpool, then take the taxi to Bala Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Leicester to Bala Lake in around 2h 32m.

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