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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.