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Bala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bala

With a population of 1.974, Bala is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bala to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bala

Bala in June
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in June
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bala

Plane

Although Bala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 68 km from Bala. The shortest flight to Bala from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $47 for a 3h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 284 km from Bala. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bala takes 185 km and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Bala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 68 km from Bala. The shortest flight to Bala from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $47 for a 3h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 284 km from Bala. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bala takes 185 km and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,406 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $335 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Most booked hotels in Bala

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Pale Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 620 reviews)
$335+
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Plas Yn Dre
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 856 reviews)
$174+
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The Bryntirion Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 328 reviews)
$169+
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White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2070 reviews)
$87+
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Plas Coch Hotel Ltd
3 stars
Good (7.2, 500 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $6.70 per gallon in Bala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.40 and $107.20.

Expect to pay $6.70 per gallon in Bala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.40 and $107.20.