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 January
Estimated hotel price
€120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in January
Estimated hotel price
€120
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballachulish, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ballachulish to Birmingham takes 4h 18m and costs around €57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €56 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 DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 113 km and will cost you around €27. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €34 for a journey of 378 km.

Plane

Although Ballachulish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 99 km from Ballachulish.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballachulish, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ballachulish to Birmingham takes 4h 18m and costs around €57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €56 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 DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 113 km and will cost you around €27. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €34 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Ballachulish

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballachulish

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,617 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,078 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,597 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,085 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 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 €138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €308 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballachulish

Hiring a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.45 and €24.60.

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.45 and €24.60.