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

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There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Bala 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 Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    4h 14m

  2. Drive 79.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Balacar car 79.4 mi
    1h 39m
    £20–28

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  • Distance: 88.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Bala. 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 Olde Bull's Head. Alternatively, you can drive from Manchester to Bala in around 1h 39m.

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