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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Bala is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Bala is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Bala. However, there are services departing from Barn Street and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Co-op Live, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Oldham to Bala?

The distance between Oldham and Bala is 95 miles. The road distance is 88.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Bala without a car is to train and bus via Wrexham which takes 5h 31m and costs £25 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Oldham to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Bala bus from?

Oldham to Bala bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Co-op Live station.

Where does the Oldham to Bala bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oldham to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Bala is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Oldham to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 632+ hotels available in Bala.

Oldham to Bala - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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

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Train, bus via Wrexham
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
5h 31m
£26–45
Drive 88.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oldham to Balacar 88.3 mi
1h 43m
£22–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
5h 47m
Tram, train, bus
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to East Didsburytram
2. Take the train from East Didsbury to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
6h 27m
£25–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Co-op Live to Chester Bus Interchangebus Mc1
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
7h 14m

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Distance: 94 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Barn Street to Olde Bull's Head via Philips Park Cemetery, Co-op Live, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 7h 14m.

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