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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
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in June
Estimated hotel price
$81
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 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 2h 11m 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 Alamo 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 113 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 185 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 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 2h 11m 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 Alamo 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 113 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

Lufthansa
Good (7,985 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,964 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,214 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (916 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,012 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,249 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,324 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $352 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, 889 reviews)
$171+
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Pale Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 657 reviews)
$352+
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White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2237 reviews)
$79+
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Plas Coch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 512 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01.