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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.