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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 68 km from Bala. The shortest flight to Bala from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $68 for a 3h 53m 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Bala takes 225 km and will cost you around $18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 354 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 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $68 for a 3h 53m 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Bala takes 225 km and will cost you around $18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $285 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, 624 reviews)
$285+
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Plas Yn Dre
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 859 reviews)
$177+
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White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2080 reviews)
$81+
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Plas Coch Hotel Ltd
3 stars
Good (7.2, 501 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.