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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    4h 8m
    £192–258

  2. Drive  125 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Bala Lakecar car 125 mi
    3h 3m
    £31–45

  3. Train, bus via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus bus 79A
    5h 30m
    £105–150

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5h 36m

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Map of how to get from Wales to Bala Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Wales to Bala Lake. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Welshpool, then take the taxi to Bala Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bala Lake via Shrewsbury, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Car Park in around 5h 30m.

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