Edinburgh to Charing Cross Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Charing Cross takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to Charing Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 35m
Duration: 69 mi
Distance: £16
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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best

Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stewarton Streetbus X11

2h 52m

£14–23

Edinburgh to Charing Cross bus times

Buses run hourly between Edinburgh and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:20 AM → 10:20 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:20 AM
3h • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 1:20 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:20 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:20 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:20 AM
3h • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:20 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:20 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:20 AM
3h • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:20 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:20 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:20 AM
3h • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Charing Cross? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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.

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Edinburgh to Charing Cross buses

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