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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 via Edinburgh Haymarket Station South

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 32m
    £27–218
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2h 55m
    £13–23
  3. Drive 109.9 mi

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

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    1h 54m

Gateshead to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar382Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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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 £75–110 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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