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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Warrington

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 9m

  2. Drive 271.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glasgow to Balacar car 271.4 mi
    4h 49m
    £67–96

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    9h 1m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    8h 31m

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  • Distance: 283.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Scotland and Bala, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Bala. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Chester, walk to Railway Station, take the line 1 bus to Wrexham Bus Station 7, then take the bus to Olde Bull's Head. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Olde Bull's Head via Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, Warrington Bank Quay, Chester, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 9h 1m.

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