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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bala to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bala

Bala in January
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in January
Estimated hotel price
$162
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 42 miles from Bala. The shortest flight to Bala from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Chester takes 0h 55m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 176 miles from Bala. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Although Bala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 42 miles from Bala. The shortest flight to Bala from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Chester takes 0h 55m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 176 miles from Bala. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Bala

Airlines serving Bala

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around $114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $284 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Most booked hotels in Bala

Palé Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 415 reviews)
$407+
Plas Yn Dre
5 stars
Excellent (9, 679 reviews)
$161+
White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1750 reviews)
$114+
Plas Coch Hotel Ltd
3 stars
Good (6.9, 311 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Bala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Bala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08.