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 March
Estimated hotel price
€144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in March
Estimated hotel price
€144
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, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Ballachulish, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ballachulish to Manchester takes 3h 21m and costs around €18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €42 for a 5h 11m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including National Express, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 130 km and will cost you around €6. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €34 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, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Ballachulish, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ballachulish to Manchester takes 3h 21m and costs around €18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €42 for a 5h 11m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including National Express, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 130 km and will cost you around €6. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €34 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Ballachulish

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballachulish

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,780 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,731 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,181 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,870 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,281 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,513 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,709 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,139 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 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 The Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €340 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballachulish

Hiring a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay €1.52 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 €18.16 and €24.22.

Expect to pay €1.52 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 €18.16 and €24.22.