There are 5 ways to get from Pitlochry to Ballachulish by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pitlochry to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Ballachulishbus Ember
5h 18m£21–31Train
- Take the train from Pitlochry to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain
7h 53m£77–139Drive 86.3 mi
- Drive from Pitlochry to Ballachulishcar 86.3 mi
1h 45m£22–32Bus via West End Car Park
- Take the bus from West End Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Ballachulishbus Ember
5h 20m£21–30Train, bus
- Take the train from Pitlochry to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Castle Brae to Tourist Informationbus 913
5h 20m£24–57
Pitlochry to Ballachulish by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pitlochry to Ballachulish is to bus via West End Car Park which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Pitlochry to Ballachulish is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pitlochry to Ballachulish. However, there are services departing from Pitlochry and arriving at Ballachulish via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Pitlochry to Ballachulish. However, there are services departing from Pitlochry and arriving at Fort William via Perth and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Pitlochry and Ballachulish is 178 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pitlochry to Ballachulish without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs £20 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Pitlochry to Ballachulish, including transfers.
Pitlochry to Ballachulish bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Pitlochry station.
Pitlochry to Ballachulish train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Pitlochry station.
The best way to get from Pitlochry to Ballachulish is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Pitlochry, Scotland and Ballachulish, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Pitlochry to Ballachulish via Buchanan Bus Stn in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pitlochry to Ballachulish via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Fort William, and Fort William in around 7h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Pitlochry to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- 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
Train from Pitlochry to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Pitlochry to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Pitlochry to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Pitlochry to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Pitlochry to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Pitlochry to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Ballachulish
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Ballachulish
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pitlochry to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from West End Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Castle Brae to Tourist Information
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Pitlochry to Ballachulish bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Pitlochry to Ballachulish train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pitlochry to Ballachulish is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Pitlochry to Ballachulish.
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