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There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Bala Lake by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Wrexham General to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    3h 30m
    £170–237

  2. Drive  114.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Bala Lakecar car 114.6 mi
    2h 30m
    £29–42

  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 Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    5h 53m
    £31–61

  4. Train, bus via Corwen Bus Station

    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 Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    6h 16m

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Map of how to get from Sheffield to Bala Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Bala Lake, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Bala Lake. However, you can take the train to Stockport, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Wrexham General, then take the taxi to Bala Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sheffield to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 5h 53m.

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