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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Penicuik?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Zoo and arriving at Angle Park via Lothian Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik?

The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Penicuik is 13 miles. The road distance is 10.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik without a car is to bus via Shandwick Place which takes 1h 15m and costs £3 - £9.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik bus arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Angle Park station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik is 11 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik.

Where can I stay near Penicuik?

There are 2337+ hotels available in Penicuik.

Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik by bus, 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 via Shandwick Place
best
1. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Angle Park37 / ...
1h 15m
£4–8
Drive 10.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik10.6 mi
19 min
£3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik10.6 mi
19 min
£30–45
Line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Angle Park37 / ...
1h 22m
£4–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh, Bus Station909 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Angle ParkX62
1h 38m
£6–9

Edinburgh Zoo to Penicuik by foot and bus

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 13.2 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Lothian Road to Angle Park every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 56 min. Houstons Minicoaches also services this route every 2 hours.

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