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 £14 - £28 and takes 4h 58m.

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 Wrexham General Station and arriving at Y Badell Aur via Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Wigan to Bala?

The distance between Wigan and Bala is 78 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 bus via Wrexham which takes 4h 7m and costs £18 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Wrexham Bus Station 5.

Where does the Wigan to Bala bus arrive?

Wigan to Bala bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Y Badell Aur station.

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 632+ hotels available in Bala.

Wigan to Bala - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

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

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Bus via Wrexham
best
1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
4h 7m
£19–34
Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest
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 58m
£15–28
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 / ...
4h 56m
£22–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus 360
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
5h 53m

Wigan to Bala by train and bus

108Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.4 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Lloyd's Coaches operates a bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aur hourly. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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