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 March
Estimated hotel price
$379
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in March
Estimated hotel price
$379
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 Wellington and takes around 42h 15m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bala to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 06m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 72 km and will cost you around $13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Bala

Airlines serving Bala

Lufthansa
Good (3,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (669 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,381 reviews)
SWISS
Good (802 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,167 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,056 reviews)
Air France
Good (815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,175 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,789 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,400 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (394 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (3,953 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (193 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (722 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (751 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (987 reviews)
Finnair
Good (949 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (586 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (316 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $374 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Hiring a car in Bala

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.52 and $51.36.