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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 Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 39m
    £12–97
  2. Bus via John Dobson Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2h 57m
    £8–25
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 598 / ...
    2h 52m
    £17–30
  4. Drive 109.9 mi

    1. Drive from Gateshead to Edinburgh Zoocar car 109.9 mi
    2h 22m
    £27–39

Gateshead to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar415Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest 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 £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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