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.
When to visit Bala
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Bala from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €18 for a 1h 40m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car hire 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bala takes 45 miles and will cost you around €7. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Bala
Where to stay in Bala
Average rates range from around €75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €239 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bala
Hiring a car in Bala
Expect to pay €1.74 per litre in Bala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.84 and €27.78.