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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 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to London takes 2h 11m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $53 for a 2h 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 U-Save and Turo, 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 75 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 85 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 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to London takes 2h 11m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $53 for a 2h 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 U-Save and Turo, 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 75 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,374 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $320 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, 883 reviews)
$106+
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Pale Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 656 reviews)
$320+
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White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2240 reviews)
$74+
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Plas Coch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 512 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89.