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

The cheapest way to get from York to Bala is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Bala is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between York and Bala?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Bala. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Olde Bull's Head via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from York to Bala?

The distance between York and Bala is 156 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Bala without a car is to train and bus via Wrexham which takes 6h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from York to Bala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Bala bus from?

York to Bala bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where does the York to Bala bus arrive?

York to Bala bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Can I drive from York to Bala?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Bala is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from York to Bala.

Where can I stay near Bala?

There are 642+ hotels available in Bala.

York to Bala - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus via Wrexham
best
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Olde Bull's Headbus T3 / ...
6h 13m
Drive 141.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Balacar 141.1 mi
2h 49m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
9h 24m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
6h 19m
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus T3 / ...
6h 37m

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Distance: 154.6 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Blossom Street to Olde Bull's Head via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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