The average bus between Markinch and Edinburgh Zoo takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Markinch 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 3 times a day between Markinch and Edinburgh Zoo. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Markinch is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Zoo at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct bus from Markinch to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Markinch station and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo station via Park & Ride Arrival Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Markinch to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Markinch to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Ingliston Park & Ride station.
The distance between Markinch and Edinburgh Zoo is 30.2 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Edinburgh Zoo via Bus Station, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride, and Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North in around 1h 19m.