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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rotherham to Bala by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 5m
    £37–73

  2. Drive  118.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotherham to Balacar car 118.1 mi
    2h 22m
    £30–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 33m
    £34–65

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Meadowhall to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    7h 21m

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  • Distance: 135.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Rotherham to Bala. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Stockport, take the train to Crewe, 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 take a bus from Corporation Street/Market Street to Olde Bull's Head via Sheffield Interchange/C4, Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 6h 33m.

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