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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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Activities & attractions in Ballachulish

Executive Transfers & Private Tours
Tours•Sightseeing

When to visit Ballachulish

Ballachulish in January
Estimated hotel price
£103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in January
Estimated hotel price
£103
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, British Airways, Loganair 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 36m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £32 for a 3h 26m 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 Turo, 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 105 km and will cost you around £16. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £31 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, British Airways, Loganair 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 36m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £32 for a 3h 26m 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 Turo, 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 105 km and will cost you around £16. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Ballachulish

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballachulish

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,962 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballachulish

Average rates range from around £182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £237 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballachulish

Most booked hotels in Ballachulish

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Outlander Glencoe at Creag an-t Sionnaich Glencoe Ballachulish Highlands Near Fort William
0 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£194+
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Heart of Glencoe Holidays
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Glencoe Youth Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Isles of Glencoe Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£132+
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Blackwater Glamping Pods
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£73+
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West Highland Lodge
1 star
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£99+
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Hiring a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22.

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