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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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bala. The train journey from Bala to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $150 for a 3h 15m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 105 km and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 113 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bala. The train journey from Bala to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $150 for a 3h 15m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 105 km and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

Lufthansa
Good (7,931 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,895 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,315 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,943 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,212 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $294 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Most booked hotels in Bala

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Plas Yn Dre
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 888 reviews)
$170+
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Pale Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 657 reviews)
$294+
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White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2240 reviews)
$73+
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Plas Coch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 512 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $8.10 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 $97.21 and $129.61.

Expect to pay $8.10 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 $97.21 and $129.61.