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How to get fromManchester to Bala Lakeby train, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Bala Lake by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    4h 19m

  2. Drive 81.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Bala Lakecar car 81.7 mi
    1h 43m
    £20–29

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  • Distance: 91.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Bala Lake. However, you can take the train to Chester, walk to Railway Station, take the line 1 bus to Wrexham Bus Station 7, then take the bus to Glanllyn Caravan Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Manchester to Bala Lake in around 1h 43m.

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