The average bus between Runcorn and Bala Lake takes 4h 21m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Runcorn to Bala Lake. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Runcorn and Bala Lake. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Bala Lake at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester Bus Interchange and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Runcorn to Bala Lake? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Bala Lake. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Bala Lake station via Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Runcorn to Bala Lake bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Beechwood station.
Runcorn to Bala Lake bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Corwen Bus Station.
The distance between Runcorn and Bala Lake is 78.9 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a bus from Beechwood to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station in around 4h 6m.