What is the cheapest way to get from Wigan to Bala?

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Bala is to line 1 bus and bus which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wigan to Bala?

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Bala is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Bala. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Wigan to Bala?

The distance between Wigan and Bala is 79 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.

How do I travel from Wigan to Bala without a car?

The best way to get from Wigan to Bala without a car is to line 1 bus and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs £15 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Wigan to Bala?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Wigan to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Bala bus from?

Wigan to Bala bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Railway Station.

Where does the Wigan to Bala bus arrive?

Wigan to Bala bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station 7.

Can I drive from Wigan to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Bala is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Wigan to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 636+ hotels available in Bala.

Wigan to Bala - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wigan to Bala by bus, car, or train

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Line 1 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
4h 31m
£15–27
Drive 73.5 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Balacar 73.5 mi
1h 36m
£19–27
Train, line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
5h 16m
£22–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Newton-le-Willows Interchangebus 612
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
5h 42m

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Distance: 78.2 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Olde Bull's Head via Warrington Bank Quay, Chester, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 4h 31m.

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