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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place is to line 100 bus which costs £2 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £15 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Zoo and Waterloo Place?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh Zoo and arriving at Waterloo Place. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Zoo and Waterloo Place?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balgreen and arriving at St Andrew Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place?

The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Waterloo Place is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place without a car is to bus which takes 18 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place?

The bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place bus from?

Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh Zoo station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place train from?

Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Balgreen station.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place bus arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh Zoo and Waterloo Place?

Waterloo Place is 1h ahead of Edinburgh Zoo. It is currently 12:48 PM in Edinburgh Zoo and 1:48 PM in Waterloo Place.

Where does the Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place train arrive?

Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at St Andrew Square station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place?

Book your Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Waterloo Place?

There are 2499+ hotels available in Waterloo Place.

Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place - 6 ways to travel via bus, tram, taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo PlaceX19 / ...
18 min
£1–2
Tram
1. Take the tram from Balgreen to St Andrew SquareT50
37 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place3.7 mi
10 min
£15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place3.6 mi
1h 10m
Line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Waverley Bridge100
25 min
£2
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Edinburgh, Bus Station909 / ...
26 min
£3–5

Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place by foot and bus

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland and Waterloo Place, Scotland?

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Waterloo Place every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 17 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Balgreen to St Andrew Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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