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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    4h 27m
    £19–34

  2. Drive  75.9 mi

    1. Drive from Wigan to Bala Lakecar car 75.9 mi
    1h 40m
    £19–28

  3. Train, line 1 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    5h 15m
    £22–41

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Newton-le-Willows Interchangebus bus 612
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5h 28m

  5. Bus via Corwen Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus bus 360
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    6h 24m

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  • Distance: 80.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Lloyd's Coaches operates a bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Park every 4 hours. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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