Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Bala

Bala in June
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in June
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 35h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $180 for a 2h 49m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 284 km from Bala. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 97 km and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 105 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 35h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $180 for a 2h 49m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 284 km from Bala. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 97 km and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 105 km.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,756 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,149 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,441 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $610 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Hiring a car in Bala

Expect to pay $2.94 per litre in Bala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.20 and $46.93.

Expect to pay $2.94 per litre in Bala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.20 and $46.93.