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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Wrexham

    best
    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 Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 33m
    £38–65

  2. Drive  141 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Balacar car 141 mi
    2h 49m
    £36–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from York to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    9h 19m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    6h 54m

  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 26m
    £43–75

York to Bala by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from York to Olde Bull's Head via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 9h 19m.

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