What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £3 - £7 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross Station and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross Station and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh?

The distance between Charing Cross Station and Edinburgh is 48 miles. The road distance is 47 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 1h 10m and costs £8 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh?

The train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh bus from?

Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh train from?

Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Charing Cross (Glasgow) station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 1h 10m and costs £8 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £19 and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh train arrive?

Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh is 47 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh?

Book your Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh?

Book your Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2800+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charing Cross Station and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 10m
£8–30
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow to Edinburghrideshare 45.6 mi
1h 37m
£3–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
1h 37m
£10–19
Drive 46.7 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross Station to Edinburghcar 46.7 mi
54 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross Station to Edinburghtaxi 46.7 mi
54 min
£300–360
Train
1. Take the train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 29m
£17–29
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
1h 38m
£8–17

Charing Cross Station to Edinburgh by foot and train

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Distance: 47.8 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Charing Cross Station, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 50 min. Lumo also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Place every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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