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
€164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in November
Estimated hotel price
€164
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 18m and costs around €113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €224 for a 4h 31m 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 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 70 miles and will cost you around €12. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €39 for a journey of 245 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 18m and costs around €113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €224 for a 4h 31m 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 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 70 miles and will cost you around €12. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €39 for a journey of 245 miles.

Airports near Ballachulish

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballachulish

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,571 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,592 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,936 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 €204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €372 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballachulish

Hiring a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay €1.68 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 €20.15 and €26.87.

Expect to pay €1.68 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 €20.15 and €26.87.