What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Bala Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Bala Lake is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham to Bala Lake?

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Bala Lake is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Bala Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Bala Lake. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Glanllyn Caravan Park via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Bala Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Bala Lake. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Bala Lake?

The distance between Nottingham and Bala Lake is 139 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.

How do I travel from Nottingham to Bala Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Bala Lake without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Bala Lake?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Nottingham to Bala Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Bala Lake bus from?

Nottingham to Bala Lake bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Bala Lake train from?

Nottingham to Bala Lake train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Bala Lake?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Bala Lake is to bus which takes 8h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Nottingham to Bala Lake bus arrive?

Nottingham to Bala Lake bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Nottingham to Bala Lake train arrive?

Nottingham to Bala Lake train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Bala Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Bala Lake is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Nottingham to Bala Lake.

Where can I stay near Bala Lake?

There are 1519+ hotels available in Bala Lake.

Nottingham to Bala Lake - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus T3 / ...
5h 50m
Drive 121.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nottingham to Bala Lakecar 121.6 mi
2h 33m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
8h 9m
Train, bus via Corwen Bus Station
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
5h 54m
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 51m
£71–113

Nottingham to Bala Lake by train and bus

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Distance: 138 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 51m.

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