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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 Cross Country. 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 $48 for a 3h 10m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 70 miles and will cost you around $12. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 85 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 Cross Country. 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 $48 for a 3h 10m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 70 miles and will cost you around $12. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,110 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,204 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,143 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,173 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Most booked hotels in Bala

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Pale Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 633 reviews)
$370+
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Plas Yn Dre
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 863 reviews)
$179+
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White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2087 reviews)
$96+
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Plas Coch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 504 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41.