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How to get fromEdinburgh Zoo to Leithby bus, tram, taxi or foot

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus909 / ...
    19 min
    £3–5

  2. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Haymarket Stationbus12 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Haymarket to Foot of the WalktramT50
    36 min
    £6–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to Leithtaxi5.1 mi
    15 min
    £19–23

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Zoo to Leithwalk5.1 mi
    1h 38m

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Balgreen to Foot of the WalktramT50
    43 min
    £3

Edinburgh Zoo to Leith by foot and bus

Calendar2022Weekly Services
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 18 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Balgreen to Foot of the Walk every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 28 min.

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