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

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There are 5 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 Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    £188–254

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    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
    £30–52

  3. Drive  118.3 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Bala Lakecar car 118.3 mi
    2h 29m
    £30–43

  4. Train, bus via Corwen Bus Station

    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
    6h 26m

  5. 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 / ...
    6h 36m
    £38–66

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  • Distance: 157.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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 Shrewsbury, take the train to Welshpool, 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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