The average bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Alloa takes 1h 57m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Edinburgh Zoo and Alloa. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh Zoo is at 3:57 PM which arrives into Alloa at 6:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Shandwick Place and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Zoo station and arriving at Alloa station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Mar Place station.
The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Alloa is 37.7 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Zoo to Mar Place via Edinburgh Zoo, Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, and Bus Station in around 2h 27m.