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How to get fromWakefield to Bala Lakeby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Wakefield to Bala Lake by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Wrexham General to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    3h 58m
    £101–156

  2. Drive 118.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Bala Lakecar car 118.4 mi
    2h 29m
    £29–42

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate 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 / ...
    6h 3m

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  • Distance: 135.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Wakefield to Bala Lake. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, 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 Wakefield Kirkgate to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 6h 3m.

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