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
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in June
Estimated hotel price
$158
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 Christchurch and takes around 36h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Bala to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $124 for a 3h 07m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 135 km and will cost you around $8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 225 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 Christchurch and takes around 36h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Bala to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $124 for a 3h 07m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 135 km and will cost you around $8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $218 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $442 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Hiring a car in Bala

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48.

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