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How to get fromEdinburgh to Charing Crossby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Charing Cross by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 21m
    £13–32

  2. Drive 37.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Charing Crosscar car 37.3 mi
    1h 2m
    £9–13

  3. Bus, line 242 bus, line 253 bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Watson Streetbus bus 242 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Watson Street to Gallowhillbus bus 253
    3h 14m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Charing Crosstaxi taxi 37.3 mi
    1h 2m
    £240–290

  5. Train, line 201 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bellshilltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Gardenside to Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    1h 58m
    £19–32

Edinburgh to Charing Cross by train and bus

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Gallowhill via Maxim Business Park and Watson Street in around 3h 14m.

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