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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 11h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Sheffield takes 1h 18m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $56 for a 2h 41m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 70 miles and will cost you around $11. From Rotherham, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 90 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 11h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Sheffield takes 1h 18m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $56 for a 2h 41m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 70 miles and will cost you around $11. From Rotherham, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 90 miles.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,513 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,442 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,571 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,398 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 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 $331 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, 618 reviews)
$331+
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Plas Yn Dre
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 855 reviews)
$176+
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The Bryntirion Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 328 reviews)
$183+
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White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2067 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 $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99.

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99.