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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Callander is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Callander is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Callander?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Callander. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at War Memorial via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Manchester to Callander?

The distance between Manchester and Callander is 274 miles. The road distance is 244.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Callander without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 30m and costs £29 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Manchester to Callander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Callander bus from?

Manchester to Callander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Callander?

The best way to get from Manchester to Callander is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 30m and costs £29 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Manchester to Callander bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Callander?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Callander is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Manchester to Callander.

Where can I stay near Callander?

There are 443+ hotels available in Callander.

Manchester to Callander - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Callander by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
5h 30m
£29–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationbus megabus M9 / ...
6h 19m
£24–51
Drive 243.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Callandercar 243.5 mi
4h 7m
£60–87
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
6h 31m
£63–148
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 43m
£32–139
Train #2
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 5m
£66–97
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
6h 22m
£44–179
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to War Memorialbus
6h 16m

Manchester to Callander by train and bus

52Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Callander.

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Distance: 272.2 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Callander, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to War Memorial via Haymarket, Stirling, and Stance B in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to War Memorial via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Bus Station in around 6h 19m.

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