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

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There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow to Charlestown by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    2. Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus Stationbus bus X22 / ...
    2h 20m
    £22–38

  2. Drive 36.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glasgow to Charlestowncar car 36.9 mi
    41 min
    £9–13

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Towntrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    2h 26m
    £17–56

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Glasgow to Charlestowntaxi taxi 36.9 mi
    41 min
    £120–150

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from High Street Stance B to Bus Stationbus bus 8A / ...
    2h 34m
    £14–20

  6. Bus, line 747 bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus Air
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Park & Ridebus bus 747 / ...
    2h 42m
    £13–23

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  • Distance: 55.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to The Green via Haymarket, Dunfermline Town, City station, and James Street in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to The Green via North Approach Road, High Street Stance B, and Bus Station in around 2h 34m.

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