The average bus between Gateshead and Edinburgh Zoo takes 3h 12m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gateshead to Edinburgh Zoo. 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 4 times a day between Gateshead and Edinburgh Zoo. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Zoo at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Gateshead to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Gateshead to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Book your Gateshead to Edinburgh Zoo bus tickets online with FlixBus and Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
The distance between Gateshead and Edinburgh Zoo is 151.4 km. The road distance is 174 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 2h 35m.