Introduction
What to do
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. 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
£107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in January
Estimated hotel price
£107
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 British Airways, easyJet, 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 Manchester takes 3h 25m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £37 for a 4h 57m 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 Hertz, 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 97 km and will cost you around £13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 370 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 British Airways, easyJet, 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 Manchester takes 3h 25m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £37 for a 4h 57m 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 Hertz, 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 97 km and will cost you around £13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Ballachulish

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballachulish

KLM
Good (1,414 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,533 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,028 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,463 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,070 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 £126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £275 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballachulish

Most booked hotels in Ballachulish

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Heart of Glencoe Holidays
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Glencoe Youth Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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The Isles of Glencoe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Blackwater Glamping Pods
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£64+
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West Highland Lodge
1 star
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£103+
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Blackwater Hostel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£95+
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Hiring a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.25 and £21.67.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.25 and £21.67.