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 easyJet, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Ballachulish, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ballachulish to Edinburgh takes 0h 56m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 21m 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 105 km and will cost you around £11. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 314 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, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Ballachulish, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ballachulish to Edinburgh takes 0h 56m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 21m 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 105 km and will cost you around £11. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Ballachulish

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballachulish

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,518 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,059 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 £129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £262 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)
£91+
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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
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£120+
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Blackwater Glamping Pods
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£63+
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West Highland Lodge
1 star
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£102+
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Blackwater Hostel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.