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
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in November
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $331 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 Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 113 km and will cost you around $17. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 129 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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $331 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 Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 113 km and will cost you around $17. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $296 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $383 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Hiring a car in Bala

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.09 and $46.78.

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.09 and $46.78.

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