What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Callander?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Callander is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Callander?

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Callander is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Callander?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Callander. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at War Memorial via Dumfries station, Whitesands, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Callander?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Callander is 148 miles. The road distance is 120.3 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Douglas to Callander without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Callander without a car is to train and line 59 bus which takes 5h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Castle Douglas to Callander?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Castle Douglas to Callander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Douglas to Callander bus from?

Castle Douglas to Callander bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Whitesands station.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Callander bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to Callander bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Callander?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Callander is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Castle Douglas to Callander.

Where can I stay near Callander?

There are 182+ hotels available in Callander.

Castle Douglas to Callander - 4 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Callander 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, line 59 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the bus from Stance B to War Memorialbus 59 / ...
5h 25m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationbus megabus M9 / ...
5h 45m
£19–28
Drive 119.6 mi
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Callandercar 119.6 mi
2h 11m
£30–43
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centrebus 501
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Princes Streetbus 101
3. Take the bus from George Street to Callanderbus
7h 43m

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Map of how to get from Castle Douglas to Callander.

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Distance: 147.1 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Callander, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to War Memorial via Dumfries station, Whitesands, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Bus Station in around 5h 45m.

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