What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bala Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bala Lake is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Bala Lake?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bala Lake is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £19 - £29.

How far is it from Manchester to Bala Lake?

The distance between Manchester and Bala Lake is 84 miles. The road distance is 82.2 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Bala Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bala Lake without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 23m and costs £75 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Bala Lake?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Manchester to Bala Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manchester to Bala Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bala Lake is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Manchester to Bala Lake.

Where can I stay near Bala Lake?

There are 605+ hotels available in Bala Lake.

Manchester to Bala Lake - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, line 1 bus, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Bala Lake by train, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
2. Take the taxi from Wrexham General to Bala Lake
2h 23m
£77–119
Drive 81.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Bala Lake81.7 mi
1h 43m
£20–29
Train, line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 71
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan ParkT3 / ...
4h 49m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Bala Lake.

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Distance: 83.9 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Bala Lake. However, you can take the train to Chester, take the train to Wrexham General, then take the taxi to Bala Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Chester, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 4h 49m.

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