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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    7h 55m
    £45–169

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    9h 59m

  3. Drive 209.8 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Bala Lakecar car 209.8 mi
    4h 28m
    £52–74

  4. Train, bus

    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 / ...
    8h 46m

  5. Train, bus via Aberystwyth

    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
    10h 40m

Exeter to Bala Lake by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Bus Station, Newhall St, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 9h 59m.

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