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
C$ 226
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 226
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around C$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 18 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 284 km from Bala. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 80 km and will cost you around C$ 13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 113 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around C$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 18 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 284 km from Bala. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 80 km and will cost you around C$ 13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Bala

Airlines serving Bala

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,548 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around C$ 135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 346 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 511+
White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 93+
Plas Coch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 120+

Renting a car in Bala

Expect to pay C$ 2.42 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$ 29.03 and C$ 38.70.

Expect to pay C$ 2.42 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$ 29.03 and C$ 38.70.