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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Callander is to bus and train which costs £24 - £35 and takes 5h 19m.

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 £28 - £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 Stena Terminal and arriving at War Memorial via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Callander?

The distance between Cairnryan and Callander is 126 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 line 59 bus which takes 4h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Callander?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Callander is to bus and line 59 bus which takes 4h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £45 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Callander bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Callander bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 443+ hotels available in Callander.

Cairnryan to Callander - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 59 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Callander by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 59 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to War Memorialbus 59 / ...
4h 27m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 19m
£25–33
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 2m
£37–45
Drive 113.6 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Callandercar 113.6 mi
2h 20m
£28–41
Bus, line 59 bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to War Memorialbus 59 / ...
4h 27m

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Callander.

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Distance: 124.8 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to War Memorial via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 and Bus Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to War Memorial via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Stirling, and Stance B in around 6h 2m.

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