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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 9h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $86 for a 3h 18m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Blackpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 80 miles and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 150 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 9h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $86 for a 3h 18m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Blackpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 80 miles and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,535 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,994 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,483 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,774 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,001 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,371 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,042 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $220 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, 611 reviews)
$327+
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Plas Yn Dre
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 850 reviews)
$112+
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The Bryntirion Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 326 reviews)
$185+
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White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2061 reviews)
$71+
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Plas Coch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 497 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.

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