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. 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
C$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
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 C$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 3h 19m 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, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 93 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about C$ 7 for a journey of 330 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 C$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 3h 19m 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, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 93 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about C$ 7 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Ballachulish

Airlines serving Ballachulish

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (935 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,527 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,839 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (825 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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 C$ 315 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 555 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)
C$ 243+
Isles Of Glencoe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 404+
The Glencoe Inn
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 423+
Macdonald Hotel & Cabins
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 299+

Renting a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Ballachulish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.69 and C$ 40.92.

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Ballachulish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.69 and C$ 40.92.