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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, line 201 bus

    best
    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 56m
    £17–27

  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 Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stewarton Streetbus bus X11
    2h 52m
    £14–23

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Larkhalltrain train Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
    2h 1m
    £13–40

  6. 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

Edinburgh to Charing Cross by train and foot

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Gallowhill via Buchanan Bus Station, Stewarton Street, and Young Street in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Larkhall via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 2h 1m.

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