Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $50 for a 3h 05m 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 Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 65 miles and will cost you around $20. From London, the ticket costs about $17 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 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $50 for a 3h 05m 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 Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 65 miles and will cost you around $20. From London, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Bala

Airlines serving Bala

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,711 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,101 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,231 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,495 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,676 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,178 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,155 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $370 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Most booked hotels in Bala

Pale Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 635 reviews)
$370+
Plas Yn Dre
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 863 reviews)
$177+
White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2088 reviews)
$94+
Plas Coch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 504 reviews)
$93+

Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81.