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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh is to tram which costs £3 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £14 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh Zoo and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balgreen and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 14 min and costs £3 - £5.

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

The bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street takes 13 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Edinburgh Zoo station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh train from?

Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Balgreen station.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh train arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Princes Street station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh?

Book your Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh by foot and bus

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 13 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Balgreen to Princes Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 13 min.

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