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 January
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in January
Estimated hotel price
$162
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 Boston and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 46m 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 50 miles and will cost you around $13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 70 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 Boston and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 46m 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 50 miles and will cost you around $13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Bala

Airlines serving Bala

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,845 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,869 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,249 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $249 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Most booked hotels in Bala

Palé Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 430 reviews)
$368+
Plas Yn Dre
5 stars
Excellent (9, 627 reviews)
$130+
White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1684 reviews)
$67+
Plas Coch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 284 reviews)
$86+

Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39.