What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Callander?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Callander is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Callander?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Callander is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £27 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Callander?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Callander. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at War Memorial via Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride and Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Callander?

The distance between Cairnryan and Callander is 128 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Callander without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Callander without a car is to Bus and train and line 59 bus which takes 4h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Callander?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Cairnryan to Callander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Callander bus from?

Cairnryan to Callander bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Callander?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Callander is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can Bus and line 59 bus, which costs and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Callander bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Callander bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Callander?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Callander is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Cairnryan to Callander.

Where can I stay near Callander?

There are 472+ hotels available in Callander.

Cairnryan to Callander - 6 ways to travel via train, Bus, line 59 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Callander by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train, line 59 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the bus from Stance B to War Memorialbus 59 / ...
4h 43m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
5h 47m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
6h 15m
£59–111
Drive 113.6 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Callandercar 113.6 mi
2h 20m
£28–41
Bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Stance B to War Memorialbus 59 / ...
5h 26m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus 358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 31m
£40–74

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Callander.

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Distance: 127.3 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Callander, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Dreadnought Hotel via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Stirling, and Stance B in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to War Memorial via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride, Stirling Baptist Church, and Stance B in around 5h 26m.

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