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. Bala deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bala

Bala in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 222
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 222
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to London takes 2h 16m and costs around C$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 60 for a 3h 10m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 45 miles and will cost you around C$ 19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 70 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to London takes 2h 16m and costs around C$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 60 for a 3h 10m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 45 miles and will cost you around C$ 19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Bala

Airlines serving Bala

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around C$ 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 350 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 474+
White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 109+
Plas Coch Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 152+

Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Bala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.55 and C$ 40.73.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Bala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.55 and C$ 40.73.