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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Callander is to bus and line 59 bus which costs £16 - £30 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Callander is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Callander?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Callander. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at War Memorial via Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride and Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Callander?

The distance between Dumfries and Callander is 129 miles. The road distance is 105.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Callander without a car is to train and line 59 bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Dumfries to Callander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Callander bus from?

Dumfries to Callander bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where does the Dumfries to Callander bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Callander?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Callander is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Dumfries to Callander.

Where can I stay near Callander?

There are 462+ hotels available in Callander.

Dumfries to Callander - 4 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries 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 / ...
3h 52m
£50–91
Bus, line 59 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Stance B to War Memorialbus 59 / ...
4h 40m
£16–30
Drive 104.9 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Callandercar 104.9 mi
1h 55m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
5h 11m
£19–29

Dumfries to Callander by train, foot, and bus

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3h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.5 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to War Memorial via Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride, Stirling Baptist Church, and Stance B in around 4h 40m.

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