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How to get fromGateshead to Edinburgh Zooby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gateshead to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh WaverleytrainLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 41m
    £11–79
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus StationbusUkn11 / ...
    2h 57m
    £10–26
  3. Drive 109.9 mi

    1. Drive from Gateshead to Edinburgh Zoocar109.9 mi
    2h 21m
    £27–39
  4. Train via Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    1h 43m
    £12–28

Gateshead to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar423Weekly Services
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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