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

The cheapest way to get from Callander to Ballater is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Callander to Ballater is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Callander and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Callander to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Callander and arriving at Ballater via Terminal and Dundee station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Callander to Ballater?

The distance between Callander and Ballater is 141 miles. The road distance is 103.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Callander to Ballater without a car is to line 59 bus and train and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Callander to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Callander to Ballater bus from?

Callander to Ballater bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Callander station.

Where does the Callander to Ballater bus arrive?

Callander to Ballater bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.

Can I drive from Callander to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Callander to Ballater is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Callander to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 163+ hotels available in Ballater.

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

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

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Line 59 bus, train, bus
best
1. Take the bus from War Memorial to Stirling Baptist Churchbus 59
2. Take the train from Stirling to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
5h 26m
£35–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Overgatebus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus Ember
6h 2m
£18–28
Line 59 bus, train, line 202 bus, line 201 bus
1. Take the bus from War Memorial to Stirling Baptist Churchbus 59
2. Take the train from Stirling to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Music Hall to Mount Streetbus 202 / ...
4. Take the bus from Mount Street to Golf Roadbus 201 / ...
6h 55m
£58–104
Drive 102.6 mi
1. Drive from Callander to Ballatercar 102.6 mi
2h 3m
£26–37
Bus via Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
1. Take the bus from Callander to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus Fly
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Ballaterbus
5h 55m

Callander to Ballater by bus and train

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5h 26mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139.9 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Callander to Ballater via Terminal, Malmaison, and Dundee station in around 5h 55m.

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