Bus X38 stops nearby. Buses leave from Princes Street (shelter Pq) frequently via Winchburgh and Linlithgow. The journey takes about 85 minutes. Hop off at Moncks Road shelter on Callendar Road. The park entrance is beside the crossing island. It’s a 5-10 minute walk to Callendar House.
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It’s easy as Callendar House is a walk in the park from Falkirk.
Buses run from: Stirling (45 mins), Glasgow (70 mins) and Edinburgh (85 mins), plus a walk.
Trains run from: Stirling (10-15 mins), Glasgow (20 mins) and Edinburgh (30 mins).
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
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A Falkirk & Larbert PlusBus ticket gives you unlimited bus travel as far as Grangemouth, Bonnybridge and Denny. Falkirk is in East Scotland’s OneTicket zone 3.
Kids’ tickets and activities are available from Scotrail. You can also download activities from First bus for your journey.
Callendar Park itself has a free Roman-themed playpark.
Cycle path National Route 754 runs off-road from Linlithgow along the canal. The Falkirk Explored app has more local cycling information.
The bike rack at Callendar House is at the west side of the house (near the car park) and is locked but keys are available from reception. Plan your cycle route here to the bike rack location.
Walk the John Muir Way right up to the house, which is also a stamping location for the passport scheme. You can also walk around the woods neighbouring the park. The Falkirk Explored app has more walking information.
Taxis can be found at ranks at both Falkirk High and Falkirk Grahamston train stations. You could also phone: Bruce – 01324 636 000.
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Here's our recommended route to Callendar House. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
There are regular trains to Falkirk High from:
- Glasgow Queen Street (20 minutes),
- Edinburgh Waverley (25 minutes), Edinburgh Haymarket (25 mins), Linlithgow (10 mins).
- It’s then a 25-minute walk along Kemper Avenue and Callendar Park Golf Course.
There are regular trains to Falkirk Grahamston from:
- Stirling (10-15 mins), Larbert (5 mins)
- Glasgow Queen Street (40 minutes),
- Edinburgh Waverley (30 minutes), Edinburgh Haymarket (30 mins), Linlithgow (10 mins).
- It’s then a 25-minute walk. Left along Falkirk’s pedestrianised High Street.
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By bus from Edinburgh - via Winchburgh and Linlithgow
By bus from Glasgow - via Moodiesburn and Cumbernauld
Bus X37 Swift runs to Falkirk. Buses leave from the Thomas Graham Building bus shelter on Cathedral Street regularly, via Moodiesburn and Cumbernauld. The journey takes about 70 minutes. Hop off at Asda bus shelter on Newmarket Street (by George and RBS). It’s then about a 25-minute walk, Left along the the pedestrianised High Street.
By bus from Stirling - via Airth or Bannockburn
Bus F16 stops nearby. Buses leave from Goosecroft Road (shelter B) frequently via Airth. The journey takes about 65 minutes. Hop off at the Callendar Park bus shelter on Seaton Place estate. It’s then a 5-10 minute walk into the park.
Bus 38 runs to Falkrik. Buses leave from Goosecroft Road (shelter B) frequently via Bannockburn. The journey takes about 45 minutes. Hop off at Asda bus shelter on Newmarket Street (by George and RBS). It’s then about a 25-minute walk, Left along the pedestrianised High Street.
About Callendar House
Dating from the 14th century Callendar House is set with the historic designed landscape of Callendar Park, which also contains a section of the Antonine Wall World Heritage Site.
It holds displays on the history of the house, the Antonine Wall and the history of Falkirk from the 1750-1850. There are also changing temporary exhibitions, the wonderful Georgian Kitchen and the archives set within the stunning Victorian library.
The tearoom is a must with its stunning view of the parkland and a much-needed refuelling point if you want to explore the park and woodland beyond. There is also a gift shop filled with local products and even ice cream for your dog!
For any queries about visiting contact Callendar House on 01324 503772 or [email protected]
Address: Callendar House, Callendar Park, Falkirk, FK1 1YR. Visit Website