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How to get fromBlackpool to Edinburgh Zooby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 36m
    £33–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo Northbus bus
    6h 40m
    £19–37

  3. Drive 184.7 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Edinburgh Zoocar car 184.7 mi
    3h 33m
    £46–66

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    5h 54m
    £60–197

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 45m
    £57–171

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 54m
    £46–218

Blackpool to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Edinburgh Zoo via Underpass, Glasgow, and Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North in around 6h 40m.

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