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How to get fromEdinburgh to Charlestownby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 6 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline Towntrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    2. Take the bus from James Street to The Greenbus bus 6 / ...
    1h 22m
    £10–20

  2. Drive 16.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Charlestowncar car 16.8 mi
    30 min
    £5–6

  3. Bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus bus X55
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Greenbus bus 6 / ...
    1h 37m
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Charlestowntaxi taxi 16.8 mi
    30 min
    £110–140

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Park & Ridebus bus X55 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to The Greenbus bus 6A / ...
    1h 38m
    £6–9

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 21.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Charlestown, Fife, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Princes Street to The Green via Bus Station in around 1h 37m.

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