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How to get fromNottingham to Bala Lakeby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    4h 30m
    £204–277

  2. Drive  121.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nottingham to Bala Lakecar car 121.6 mi
    2h 33m
    £30–44

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 2m
    £46–73

  4. Train, bus via Corwen Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    6h 25m

Nottingham to Bala Lake by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Bala Lake. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Welshpool, then take the taxi to Bala Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 6h 2m.

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