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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bala is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bala is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Bala. However, there are services departing from Waterstones and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Railway Station and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Bala?

The distance between Preston and Bala is 94 miles. The road distance is 82.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bala without a car is to train and line 1 bus and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Preston to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bala bus from?

Preston to Bala bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Waterstones station.

Where does the Preston to Bala bus arrive?

Preston to Bala bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Railway Approach station.

Can I drive from Preston to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bala is 83 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Preston to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 642+ hotels available in Bala.

Preston 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 Preston to Bala by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 1 bus, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
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 23m
Drive 82.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Balacar 82.4 mi
2h 7m
£21–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterstones to Railway Approachbus 2A
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
6h 45m

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Distance: 93.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Waterstones to Olde Bull's Head via Railway Approach, Ormskirk, Liverpool South Parkway, Chester, Railway Station, and Corwen Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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