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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Corwen Bus Station

    best
    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 Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5h 43m

  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 / ...
    5h 44m
    £35–60

  4. Train, bus via Crewe

    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 bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    5h 49m
    £42–79

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 39m
    £43–86

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 131.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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 Chester, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Corwen Bus Station, then take the bus to Glanllyn Caravan Park. 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 5h 44m.

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