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How to get fromLeicester to Balaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Bala by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Crewe

    best
    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 Y Badell Aurbus bus T3 / ...
    5h 49m

  2. Drive 122 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leicester to Balacar car 122 mi
    2h 28m
    £30–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 10m

  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 Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 8m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    8h 14m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leicester to Bala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 147.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Olde Bull's Head via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coventry, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 8h 14m.

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