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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Cowdenbeath?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Zoo and arriving at Railway Station via Queensferry Street and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath?

The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Cowdenbeath is 23 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath without a car is to bus and line 19 bus which takes 1h 14m and costs £9 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath is to bus and line 19 bus which takes 1h 14m and costs £9 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £23 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath bus arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath is 18 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath.

Where can I stay near Cowdenbeath?

There are 2423+ hotels available in Cowdenbeath.

Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 19 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus, line 19 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Park & RideM92 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Railway Station19 / ...
1h 14m
£10–18
Drive 17.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath17.9 mi
23 min
£5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to CowdenbeathEdinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
1h 29m
£10–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath17.9 mi
23 min
£55–70
Bus, line 19 bus via St John's & St Columba's Church
1. Take the bus from St Ninians Road to St John's & St Columba's ChurchE1
2. Take the bus from Queensferry Road to Railway Station19
1h 56m

Edinburgh Zoo to Cowdenbeath by foot and bus

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Distance: 23 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Zoo to Railway Station via Edinburgh Zoo, Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, and Park & Ride in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeath hourly. Tickets cost £7–19 and the journey takes 40 min.

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