What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Zoo and arriving at Shillinghill via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa?

The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Alloa is 44 miles. The road distance is 28.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £18 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa bus from?

Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh Zoo station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £18 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa bus arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa is 29 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa.

Where can I stay near Alloa?

There are 702+ hotels available in Alloa.

Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
1h 42m
£19–81
Drive 28.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloacar 28.6 mi
42 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Bus Stationbus 909
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shillinghillbus 51
1h 59m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloataxi 28.6 mi
42 min
£85–110
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Stationbus X55
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shillinghillbus 8A / ...
2h 22m
£9–17
Bus via St Andrew`s Church
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
2. Take the bus from Forth Valley Royal Hospital to Shillinghillbus H2 / ...
2h 33m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Alloa.

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland and Alloa, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Stirling every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–14 and the journey takes 47 min. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Zoo to Shillinghill via Edinburgh Zoo and Bus Station in around 1h 59m.

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