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

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

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    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    1h 46m
    £18–33

  2. Drive 64.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoocar car 64.2 mi
    1h 26m
    £16–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo Northbus bus Uk090
    3h 7m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarkettrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
    2h 4m
    £19–47

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Bathgatetrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gordon Avenue to Edinburgh Zoobus bus N18 / ...
    2h 39m
    £16–34

Helensburgh to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar249Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Zoo via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Edinburgh Haymarket Station South, and Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Edinburgh Zoo via Quay Street, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, and Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North in around 3h 7m.

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