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 November
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in November
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 29h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $128 for a 4h 14m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 121 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 29h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $128 for a 4h 14m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 121 km.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $304 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $476 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Hiring a car in Bala

Expect to pay $2.90 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 $34.75 and $46.34.

Expect to pay $2.90 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 $34.75 and $46.34.

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