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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Perth is to bus via Park & Ride which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Perth is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Perth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Zoo and arriving at Canal Street via Queensferry Street and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Zoo to Perth?

The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Perth is 57 miles. The road distance is 40.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Perth without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £15 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Perth, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh Zoo to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Perth?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Perth is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £15 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Park & Ride, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Perth bus arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride Arrival Bay station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Zoo to Perth is 41 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 549+ hotels available in Perth.

Edinburgh Zoo to Perth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Perth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
2h 7m
£15–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Haymarket to Perth stationbus Ember
2h 29m
£7–13
Bus via Park & Ride
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Canal Streetbus X56
2h 12m
£8–13
Drive 40.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Perthcar 40.5 mi
47 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to Perthtaxi 40.5 mi
47 min
£120–150

Edinburgh Zoo to Perth by foot, bus, and train

152Weekly Services

2h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.6 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Perth hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 25m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Zoo to Canal Street via Edinburgh Zoo, Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 2h 12m.

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