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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Callander is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Callander is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Callander?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Callander. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at War Memorial via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Penrith to Callander?

The distance between Penrith and Callander is 167 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Callander without a car is to train and line 59 bus which takes 3h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Penrith to Callander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Callander bus from?

Penrith to Callander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Callander?

The best way to get from Penrith to Callander is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs £16 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £90 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Penrith to Callander bus arrive?

Penrith to Callander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Callander?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Callander is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Penrith to Callander.

Where can I stay near Callander?

There are 443+ hotels available in Callander.

Penrith to Callander - 5 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Penrith 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 Penrith North Lakes 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 38m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationbus megabus M9 / ...
4h 49m
£17–27
Drive 143.5 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Callandercar 143.5 mi
2h 27m
£36–51
Train, line 59 bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the bus from Stance B to War Memorialbus 59 / ...
3h 52m
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 44m
£65–87

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Map of how to get from Penrith to Callander.

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Distance: 165.7 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Penrith to War Memorial via Glasgow, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Bus Station in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Carlisle to Stirling 6 times a week. Tickets cost £60–80 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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