There are 4 ways to get from Motherwell to Ballachulish by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Ballachulishbus Ember
3h 56m£15–22Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
6h 14m£50–89Drive 101.4 mi
- Drive from Motherwell to Ballachulishcar 101.4 mi
2h 5m£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus 915
4h 7m£20–41
Motherwell to Ballachulish by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Ballachulish is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £15 - £22 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Ballachulish is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Ballachulish. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Ballachulish via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Ballachulish. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Motherwell and Ballachulish is 109 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Ballachulish without a car is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which takes 3h 56m and costs £15 - £22.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Motherwell to Ballachulish, including transfers.
Motherwell to Ballachulish bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Motherwell to Ballachulish train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Ballachulish is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which takes 3h 56m and costs £15 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Ballachulish, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Ballachulish every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort William 5 times a week. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Ballachulish
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Tourist Information
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Motherwell to Ballachulish bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Ballachulish station.
Motherwell to Ballachulish train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Fort William station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Ballachulish is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Motherwell to Ballachulish.
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