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
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in June
Estimated hotel price
$136
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 30h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Leeds takes 1h 40m and costs around $97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $102 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 185 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 30h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Leeds takes 1h 40m and costs around $97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $102 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bala using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

Lufthansa
Good (7,993 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,974 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,362 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,020 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $591 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Hiring a car in Bala

Expect to pay $3.58 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 $42.92 and $57.22.

Expect to pay $3.58 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 $42.92 and $57.22.