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How to get fromManchester to Edinburgh Zooby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 17m
    £29–74

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo Northbus bus Uk090
    5h 35m

  3. Drive 211.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Edinburgh Zoocar car 211.5 mi
    3h 54m
    £52–75

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    4h 17m
    £56–163

  5. Train via Wigan Wallgate

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Leeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 32m
    £35–93

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    5h 1m
    £61–210

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4h 24m
    £47–230

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    5h 28m
    £53–246

Manchester to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–70 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Edinburgh Zoo via Glasgow and Corstorphine Edinburgh Zoo North in around 5h 35m.

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