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

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There are 4 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
    £36–52

  3. 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

  4. 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 24m
    £43–75

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  • Distance: 154.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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 Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Chester, walk to Railway Station, take the line 1 bus to Wrexham Bus Station 7, then take the bus to Olde Bull's Head. Alternatively, you can drive from York to Bala in around 2h 49m.

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