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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. 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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
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 Halifax and takes around 12h 55m.

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 C$ 89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 273 for a 2h 06m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 50 miles and will cost you around C$ 19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 14 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 Halifax and takes around 12h 55m.

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 C$ 89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 273 for a 2h 06m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 50 miles and will cost you around C$ 19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 70 miles.

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 C$ 220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 316 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Most booked hotels in Bala

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Palé Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 460+
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Plas Coch Hotel Ltd
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 100+
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Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 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$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 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$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54.

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