What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Charleston is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £8 - £15 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Charleston is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Charleston. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Invercraig Place via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Charleston?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dundee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Charleston?

The distance between Edinburgh and Charleston is 62 miles. The road distance is 59.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £17 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Charleston?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Edinburgh to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Charleston bus from?

Edinburgh to Charleston bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Charleston train from?

Edinburgh to Charleston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Charleston?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Charleston is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £17 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Charleston bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Charleston bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Charleston train arrive?

Edinburgh to Charleston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Charleston is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Edinburgh to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 1042+ hotels available in Charleston.

Edinburgh to Charleston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Charleston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
1h 50m
£17–50
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk092 / ...
2h 30m
£8–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus Ember
2h 8m
£9–13
Drive 59.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Charlestoncar 59.1 mi
1h 8m
£15–21

Edinburgh to Charleston by train and bus

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Distance: 62.1 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Charleston, Dundee City, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee hourly. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Dundee station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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