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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Callander is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Callander is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Callander?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Callander. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at War Memorial via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Preston to Callander?

The distance between Preston and Callander is 239 miles. The road distance is 213.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Callander without a car is to train and line 59 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Preston to Callander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Callander bus from?

Preston to Callander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Callander?

The best way to get from Preston to Callander is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs £16 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £80 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Preston to Callander bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Callander?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Callander is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Preston to Callander.

Where can I stay near Callander?

There are 444+ hotels available in Callander.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Callander by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 59 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the bus from Stance B to War Memorialbus 59 / ...
4h 30m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationbus megabus M9 / ...
6h 9m
£17–27
Drive 212.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Callandercar 212.4 mi
3h 33m
£51–74
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
6h 57m
£74–171
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 15m
£60–80

Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

9Weekly Planes

3h 38mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Callander.

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Distance: 237.4 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to War Memorial via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Bus Station in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Preston to Stirling 6 times a week. Tickets cost £60–80 and the journey takes 4h.

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