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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 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 70 miles and will cost you around $8. From London, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 145 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 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 70 miles and will cost you around $8. From London, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,034 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,082 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,145 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,642 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $377 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, 631 reviews)
$377+
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Plas Yn Dre
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 863 reviews)
$181+
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White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2087 reviews)
$92+
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Plas Coch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 503 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84.