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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Bala Lake is to line 38 bus and bus which costs £16 - £25 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Bala Lake is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Macclesfield and Bala Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Bala Lake. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Glanllyn Caravan Park via Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Bala Lake?

The distance between Macclesfield and Bala Lake is 88 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Bala Lake without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 51m and costs £150 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Macclesfield to Bala Lake, including transfers.

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

Macclesfield to Bala Lake bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Macclesfield to Bala Lake bus arrive?

Macclesfield to Bala Lake bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Railway Station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Bala Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Bala Lake is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Macclesfield to Bala Lake.

Where can I stay near Bala Lake?

There are 633+ hotels available in Bala Lake.

Macclesfield to Bala Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and line 38 bus

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain Crewe - Wrexham General / ...
2. Take the taxi from Wrexham General to Bala Laketaxi
2h 51m
£157–213
Line 38 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 38
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus T3 / ...
5h 26m
£16–25
Drive 77.5 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Bala Lakecar 77.5 mi
1h 44m
£20–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stockport to Chestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus T3 / ...
5h 44m
£22–42

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Distance: 87.6 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Railway Station, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 5h 26m.

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