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 £16 - £35 and takes 7h 34m.

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, Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride and Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

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 51m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 467+ 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

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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 51m
£51–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091
7h 34m
£16–31
Drive 119.6 mi
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Callandercar 119.6 mi
2h 11m
£30–43
Bus, line 381 bus, train, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Sydney Placebus 381
3. Take the train from Lockerbie to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to War Memorialbus 59 / ...
7h 37m

Castle Douglas to Callander by bus, train, and foot

51Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.1 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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, Park and Ride, Stirling Baptist Church, and Stance B in around 7h 34m.

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