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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Wrexham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus T3 / ...
    4h 34m
    £24–42

  2. Drive  82.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Balacar car 82.4 mi
    2h 7m
    £21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    4h 49m

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5h 27m

  5. Bus, train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterstones to Railway Approachbus bus 2A
    2. Take the train from Ormskirk to Moorfieldstrain train
    3. Take the train from Moorfields to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    5. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 15m
    £26–47

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  • Distance: 92.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Bala. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Chester, take the train to Wrexham General, walk to Wrexham General Station, take the bus to Wrexham Bus Station 4, then take the bus to Y Badell Aur. Alternatively, you can drive from Preston to Bala in around 2h 7m.

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