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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 14 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 five 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 £1 - £2.

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?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via bus, tram, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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

Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh by foot and bus

5194Weekly Services

14 minAverage Duration

£1Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh.

Launch map view

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 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 13 min.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.