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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central 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 42m
    £46–147

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    9h 31m

  3. Drive  190.4 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Bala Lakecar car 190.4 mi
    3h 21m
    £48–69

  4. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 34m
    £65–136

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    6h 55m
    £75–152

Watford to Bala Lake by train and bus

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford Junction to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 55m.

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