What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bala?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bala is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Bala?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bala is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bala. However, there are services departing from Coop Live and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bala?

The distance between Manchester and Bala is 89 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Bala without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bala without a car is to train and line 1 bus and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs £21 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Bala?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Manchester to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bala bus from?

Manchester to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coop Live station.

Where does the Manchester to Bala bus arrive?

Manchester to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bala is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Manchester to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 637+ hotels available in Bala.

Manchester to Bala - 3 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Bala by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 1 bus, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
4h 14m
£21–36
Drive 79.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Balacar 79.4 mi
1h 40m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coop Live to Chester Bus Interchangebus Mc1
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
5h 10m

Manchester to Bala by train and bus

108Weekly Services

4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 88.3 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Coop Live to Olde Bull's Head via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station in around 5h 10m.

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