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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 7h 14m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bala. The train journey from Bala to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around $149 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $157 for a 3h 15m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 80 miles and will cost you around $9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 130 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 7h 14m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bala. The train journey from Bala to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around $149 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $157 for a 3h 15m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 80 miles and will cost you around $9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,864 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,321 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,150 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,550 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,836 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,175 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,228 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $431 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, 635 reviews)
$431+
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Plas Yn Dre
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 872 reviews)
$118+
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White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2086 reviews)
$71+
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Plas Coch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 504 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26.