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

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There are 6 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 26m
    £12–30

  2. Drive  37.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Charing Crosscar car 37.3 mi
    1h 2m
    £10–14

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2h 9m
    £12–23

  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 / ...
    2h 9m
    £18–31

  6. Bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2h 10m
    £13–23

Edinburgh to Charing Cross by train and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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 £19–27 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Gallowhill via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 9m.

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