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How to get fromYork to Balaby train, taxi, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Wrexham General to Balataxi taxi
    4h
    £166–222

  2. Drive  141.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Balacar car 141.1 mi
    2h 49m
    £35–51

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus bus T8
    5h 10m

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus bus T8
    5h 31m

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  • Distance: 149.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from York to Bala. However, you can take the train to Newton-le-Willows, take the train to Chester, take the train to Wrexham General, then take the taxi to Bala. Alternatively, you can drive from York to Bala in around 2h 49m.

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