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.

When to visit Ballachulish

Ballachulish in August
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in August
Estimated hotel price
$98
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballachulish, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ballachulish to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $97 for a 3h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballachulish is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 144 km from Ballachulish. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 97 km and will cost you around $17. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $17 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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballachulish, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ballachulish to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $97 for a 3h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballachulish is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 144 km from Ballachulish. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 97 km and will cost you around $17. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Ballachulish

Airlines serving Ballachulish

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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 $207 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $403 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, 1035 reviews)
$167+
Isles Of Glencoe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1032 reviews)
$258+
The Glencoe Inn
5 stars
Good (7.9, 959 reviews)
$301+
Blackwater Hostel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 501 reviews)
$97+
Macdonald Hotel & Cabins
3 stars
Good (7.3, 305 reviews)
$217+

Renting a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Ballachulish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Ballachulish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65.