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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 42 miles from Bala. The shortest flight to Bala from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Bala to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $74 for a 3h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 176 miles from Bala. You’ll find branches of U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 84 miles and will cost you around $5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Bala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 42 miles from Bala. The shortest flight to Bala from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Bala to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $74 for a 3h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 176 miles from Bala. You’ll find branches of U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 84 miles and will cost you around $5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,965 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $264 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, 591 reviews)
$353+
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Plas Yn Dre
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 838 reviews)
$175+
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White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2038 reviews)
$86+
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The Bryntirion Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 324 reviews)
$188+
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Plas Coch Hotel Ltd
3 stars
Good (7.1, 485 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

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