There are 6 ways to get from Callander to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 32m£23–35Bus via Ayr
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X10
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
7h 20m£22–34Train
- Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 46m£35–44Drive 113.4 mi
- Drive from Callander to Cairnryancar 113.4 mi
2h 20m£28–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 36m£27–35Line 59 bus, train
- Take the bus from War Memorial to Stirling Baptist Churchbus 59
- Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 17m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Callander to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Callander to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Callander to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from War Memorial and arriving at Old Pier via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Callander and Cairnryan is 139 miles. The road distance is 114.1 miles.
The best way to get from Callander to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs £23 - £40.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Callander to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Callander to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Callander to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £45 and takes 5h 46m.
Callander to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Callander to Cairnryan is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Callander to Cairnryan.
What companies run services between Callander, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
You can take a bus from War Memorial to Old Pier via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from War Memorial to Old Pier via Stance B, Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
Bus from War Memorial to Stirling Baptist Church
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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