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
€133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in March
Estimated hotel price
€133
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, Ryanair 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 21m and costs around €110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €146 for a 4h 29m 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 Alamo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 65 miles and will cost you around €21. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about €18 for a journey of 205 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, Ryanair 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 21m and costs around €110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €146 for a 4h 29m 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 Alamo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 65 miles and will cost you around €21. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about €18 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Ballachulish

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballachulish

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,128 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,375 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,702 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,767 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,182 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,155 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,465 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 €177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €353 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballachulish

Hiring a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.08 and €24.11.

Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.08 and €24.11.