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 £23 - £100 and takes 7h.

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

How far is it from Preston to Callander?

The distance between Preston and Callander is 226 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 45m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 7h and costs £23 - £100. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 5h 9m.

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 309+ 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, or car

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Train, line 59 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to War Memorialbus 59 / ...
4h 45m
£40–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091
7h
£23–96
Drive 212.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Callandercar 212.4 mi
3h 33m
£52–75
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
5h 9m
£78–148
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 43m
£61–110

Preston to Callander by train and bus

26Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.2 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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, Park and Ride, Stirling Baptist Church, and Stance B in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to War Memorial via Haymarket, Stirling, and Stance B in around 5h 9m.

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