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
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in June
Estimated hotel price
$166
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 35h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Sheffield takes 1h 18m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $99 for a 2h 41m 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 GREEN MOTION , 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 $19. From Rotherham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 145 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 35h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Sheffield takes 1h 18m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $99 for a 2h 41m 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 GREEN MOTION , 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 $19. From Rotherham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near Bala

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bala

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $577 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Hiring a car in Bala

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.09 and $49.45.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.09 and $49.45.