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

The cheapest way to get from Callander to Ballater is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Callander to Ballater is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Callander and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Callander to Ballater. However, there are services departing from War Memorial and arriving at Ballater via Stirling Baptist Church, Park and Ride and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Callander to Ballater?

The distance between Callander and Ballater is 139 miles. The road distance is 103.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Callander to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs £12 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Callander to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Callander to Ballater bus from?

Callander to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park and Ride station.

Where does the Callander to Ballater bus arrive?

Callander to Ballater bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.

Can I drive from Callander to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Callander to Ballater is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Callander to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 133+ hotels available in Ballater.

Callander to Ballater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Callander to Ballater by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 5m
£13–59
Bus via Park and Ride
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Overgatebus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 54m
£7–41
Drive 102.6 mi
1. Drive from Callander to Ballatercar 102.6 mi
2h 3m
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
5h 58m
£12–44

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Callander to Ballater.

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Distance: 138.4 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from War Memorial to Ballater via Stirling Baptist Church, Park and Ride, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 5h 54m.

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