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

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There are 6 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh WaverleytrainLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 54m
    £35–84

  2. Bus via Queen Street W-bound

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus StationbusUkn10 / ...
    4h 14m
    £12–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh, Bus StationbusUkx010 / ...
    4h 11m
    £13–43

  4. Drive 146.6 mi

    1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh Zoocar146.6 mi
    3h
    £37–53

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeNCL - EDI
    6h 22m
    £40–171

  6. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to NewcastletrainMiddlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh WaverleytrainLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 14m
    £17–102

Middlesbrough to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar215Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £10–20 and the journey takes 3h 45m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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