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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain 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 / ...
    4h 36m
    £40–86

  2. Drive  121.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rugby to Balacar car 121.4 mi
    2h 11m
    £31–44

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wrexham Generaltrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    5h 56m
    £40–72

  4. Train, bus via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5h 34m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    7h 37m

Rugby to Bala by train and bus

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Northcote Road to Olde Bull's Head via Transport Museum, Coventry, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 7h 37m.

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