There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal by bus, tram, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street100
- Take the tram from Princes Street to Ocean TerminalT50
38 min£5Drive 5.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal5.8 mi
15 min£2–3Bus, line 11 bus via George Street
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street31 / ...
- Take the bus from George Street to Western Harbour Park11
47 min£4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal5.8 mi
15 min£21–26Bus, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street909 / ...
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Western Harbour Park11
48 min£5–6Tram
- Take the tram from Balgreen to Ocean TerminalT50
50 min£3
Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal by foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £21 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Zoo and arriving at Western Harbour Park via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balgreen and arriving at Ocean Terminal. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Ocean Terminal is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal without a car is to bus and tram which takes 38 min and costs £4 - £5.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal, including transfers.
Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Edinburgh Zoo station.
Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Balgreen station.
Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland and Ocean Terminal, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Zoo to Western Harbour Park via Edinburgh Zoo, Princes Street, and George Street in around 47 min. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Balgreen to Ocean Terminal every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 35 min.
- Phone
- 0131 475 0177
- info@edinburghtrams.com
- Website
- edinburghtrams.com
Tram from Princes Street to Ocean Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
Tram from Balgreen to Ocean Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
Bus from George Street to Western Harbour Park
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
Bus from Princes Street to Western Harbour Park
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
- Phone
- 0333 016 6162
- info@brightbustours.com
- Website
- brightbustours.com
Bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.brightbustours.com/
- Phone
- 0131 554 4494
- mail@lothianbuses.com
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
Bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- £21–26
E&I Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 554 6775
- Website
- introducingedinburgh.com
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 131 777 7777
- Website
- capitalcarsscotland.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Ocean Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Ocean Terminal.
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