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

The cheapest way to get from Callander to Stranraer is to bus via Ayr which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Callander to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Callander and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Callander to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from War Memorial and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Stirling Baptist Church, Park and Ride and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Callander to Stranraer?

The distance between Callander and Stranraer is 146 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Callander to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Callander to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Callander to Stranraer bus from?

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

Train or bus from Callander to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Callander to Stranraer is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Callander to Stranraer bus arrive?

Callander to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Callander to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Callander to Stranraer is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Callander to Stranraer.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 145+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Callander to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 1m
£59–108
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
6h 52m
£23–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 38m
Drive 119.7 mi
1. Drive from Callander to Stranraercar 119.7 mi
2h 30m
£30–42

Callander to Stranraer by bus, train, and foot

2Weekly Services

5h 1mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Callander to Stranraer.

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Distance: 144.8 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a bus from War Memorial to Stranraer via Stance B, Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from War Memorial to Stranraer Port Rodie via Stirling Baptist Church, Park and Ride, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 38m.

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