What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Charing Cross is to bus which costs £4 - £14 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Charing Cross is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Gallowhill via Buchanan Bus Station and Townhead Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Larkhall via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Charing Cross?

The distance between Edinburgh and Charing Cross is 63 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Charing Cross without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £24 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Charing Cross?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Charing Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Charing Cross bus from?

Edinburgh to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Charing Cross train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Charing Cross?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Charing Cross is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £24 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £14 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Charing Cross bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Charing Cross train arrive?

Edinburgh to Charing Cross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Charing Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Charing Cross is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Edinburgh to Charing Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Charing Cross?

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Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

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Edinburgh to Charing Cross - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Larkhalltrain Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
2h 3m
£24–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2h 15m
£4–14
Drive 37.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Charing Crosscar 37.3 mi
1h 2m
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Charing Crosstaxi 37.3 mi
1h 2m
£110–140
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Airdrietrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Devonview Street to Gallowhillbus 42A / ...
2h 28m

Edinburgh to Charing Cross by train and foot

219Weekly Services

2h 3mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 62.2 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Larkhall via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 1h 18m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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