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 November
Estimated hotel price
£144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in November
Estimated hotel price
£144
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 62 miles 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 only carrier operating train routes to Ballachulish. The train journey from Ballachulish to Birmingham takes 4h 30m and costs around £115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £168 for a 4h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballachulish is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 89 miles from Ballachulish. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 250 miles.

Plane

Although Ballachulish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 62 miles 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 only carrier operating train routes to Ballachulish. The train journey from Ballachulish to Birmingham takes 4h 30m and costs around £115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £168 for a 4h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballachulish is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 89 miles from Ballachulish. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 250 miles.

Airports near Ballachulish

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballachulish

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,418 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,165 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 £176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £269 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 (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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Highland Getaway
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£203+
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Heart of Glencoe Holidays
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Glencoe Youth Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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The Isles of Glencoe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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West Highland Lodge
1 star
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£91+
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Hiring a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.10.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.10.