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 £20 - £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 £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bala Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bala Lake. However, there are services departing from Coop Live and arriving at Glanllyn Caravan Park via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bala Lake?

The distance between Manchester and Bala Lake is 92 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 line 1 bus and bus which takes 4h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Manchester to Bala Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bala Lake bus from?

Manchester to Bala Lake bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coop Live station.

Where does the Manchester to Bala Lake bus arrive?

Manchester to Bala Lake bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

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 625+ hotels available in Bala Lake.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Bala Lake by train, 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, line 1 bus, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Glanllyn Caravan Parkbus T3 / ...
4h 16m
Drive 81.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Bala Lakecar 81.7 mi
1h 43m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coop Live to Chester Bus Interchangebus Mc1
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
5h 24m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Bala Lake.

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Distance: 91.3 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Coop Live to Glanllyn Caravan Park via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station in around 5h 24m.

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