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.

Activities & attractions in Ballachulish

When to visit Ballachulish

Ballachulish in November
Estimated hotel price
£122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in November
Estimated hotel price
£122
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 easyJet, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballachulish, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ballachulish to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £79 for a 3h 14m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 87 km and will cost you around £13. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 354 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 easyJet, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballachulish, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ballachulish to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £79 for a 3h 14m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 87 km and will cost you around £13. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Ballachulish

Airlines serving Ballachulish

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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 £211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £291 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballachulish

Most booked hotels in Ballachulish

Glencoe Youth Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£31+
The Isles of Glencoe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£247+
Glamping Pods
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£37+
The Glencoe Inn
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£251+
West Highland Lodge
1 star
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£97+
Blackwater Hostel
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£93+

Hiring a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75.