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 November
Estimated hotel price
€165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in November
Estimated hotel price
€165
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 99 km from Ballachulish. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, 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 London takes 4h 31m and costs around €194 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €283 for a 6h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballachulish is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 144 km from Ballachulish. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Avis, 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 113 km and will cost you around €11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €32 for a journey of 370 km.

Plane

Although Ballachulish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 99 km from Ballachulish. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, 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 London takes 4h 31m and costs around €194 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €283 for a 6h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballachulish is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 144 km from Ballachulish. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Avis, 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 113 km and will cost you around €11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €32 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Ballachulish

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballachulish

Lufthansa
Good (7,962 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,932 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,681 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,765 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,308 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,505 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 €230 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €407 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballachulish

Hiring a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay €1.83 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 €21.86 and €29.14.

Expect to pay €1.83 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 €21.86 and €29.14.