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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby 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 43m
    £45–103

  2. Drive  140.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northampton to Balacar car 140.1 mi
    2h 34m
    £35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 707 / ...
    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 12m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 32m
    £45–87

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    8h 12m

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  • Distance: 162.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Park to Olde Bull's Head via Coventry, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 8h 12m.

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