Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ballachulish travel guide

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With a population of 650, Ballachulish is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballachulish to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Ballachulish

Ballachulish in August
Estimated hotel price
€157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in August
Estimated hotel price
€157
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballachulish

Plane

Although Ballachulish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 62 miles from Ballachulish. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Ballachulish. The train journey from Ballachulish to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around €108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €190 for a 4h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballachulish is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 89 miles from Ballachulish. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 70 miles and will cost you around €11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

Although Ballachulish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 62 miles from Ballachulish. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Ballachulish. The train journey from Ballachulish to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around €108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €190 for a 4h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballachulish is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 89 miles from Ballachulish. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 70 miles and will cost you around €11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Ballachulish

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballachulish

Lufthansa
Good (7,999 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,978 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,032 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,361 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballachulish

From 5-star hotels such as the Glencoe House to great affordable options like the Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €267 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €470 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballachulish

Hiring a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay €1.82 per litre in Ballachulish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.76 and €29.02.

Expect to pay €1.82 per litre in Ballachulish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.76 and €29.02.