What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Bala?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Bala is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Bala?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Bala is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Bala. However, there are services departing from Chalon Way West and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from St Helens to Bala?

The distance between St Helens and Bala is 79 miles. The road distance is 65.2 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Bala without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Bala without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs £19 - £35.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Bala?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from St Helens to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Bala bus from?

St Helens to Bala bus services, operated by Metro Network, depart from Chalon Way West station.

Where does the St Helens to Bala bus arrive?

St Helens to Bala bus services, operated by Metro Network, arrive at Moorfields station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Bala is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from St Helens to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 633+ hotels available in Bala.

St Helens to Bala - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bidston to Wrexham Centraltrain Bidston - Wrexham Central
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
5h 24m
£19–35
Drive 64.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St Helens to Balacar 64.9 mi
1h 22m
£16–24
Bus via Wrexham
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfieldsbus 10A
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
5h 44m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
6h 47m
Bus via Queen Square Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 10A
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
6h 57m

St Helens to Bala by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 78.6 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Bala, Wales?

You can take a bus from Chalon Way West to Olde Bull's Head via Moorfields, Moorfields, Chester, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 5h 44m.

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