Ballachulish travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballachulish

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 December
Estimated hotel price
£122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in December
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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballachulish, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Ballachulish to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £80 for a 4h 31m 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, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 93 km and will cost you around £13. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 201 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 Scotrail. The train journey from Ballachulish to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £80 for a 4h 31m 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, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 93 km and will cost you around £13. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Ballachulish

Airlines serving Ballachulish

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 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 £223 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £282 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballachulish

Most booked hotels in Ballachulish

Tigh na Cheo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£132+
Glencoe Youth Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£30+
Isles Of Glencoe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£199+
The Glencoe Inn
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£224+
Glamping Pods
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£37+
West Highland Lodge
1 star
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£90+

Hiring a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68.