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How to get fromExeter to Bala Lakeby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Bala Lake by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Bala Laketaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    £244–331

  2. Drive  209.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Bala Lakecar car 209.8 mi
    4h 28m
    £52–75

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    11h 32m

  4. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 58m
    £103–156

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus bus T3 / ...
    9h
    £99–170

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  • Distance: 262.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Bala Lake, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Bala Lake. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Welshpool, then take the taxi to Bala Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Cardiff Central, Tresillian Way, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 11h 32m.

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