There are 7 ways to get from Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Ocean Terminal to St Andrew SquareT50
- Take the bus from George Street to Edinburgh Zoo100
37 min£3–9Drive 5.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo5.8 mi
15 min£2–3Line 11 bus, bus via North St David Street
- Take the bus from Western Harbour Park to North St David Street11
- Take the bus from George Street to Edinburgh Zoo100
46 min£3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo5.8 mi
15 min£21–26Line 11 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Western Harbour Park to Princes Street11
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh Zoo909 / ...
48 min£5–7Tram
- Take the tram from Ocean Terminal to SaughtonT50
55 min£3Line 11 bus, bus via Princes Street
- Take the bus from Western Harbour Park to North St David Street11
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh ZooX19 / ...
55 min£4
Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo by tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £21 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Western Harbour Park and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ocean Terminal and arriving at Saughton. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Ocean Terminal and Edinburgh Zoo is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo without a car is to tram and bus which takes 37 min and costs £3 - £10.
It takes approximately 37 min to get from Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo, including transfers.
Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Western Harbour Park station.
Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Ocean Terminal station.
Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at North St David Street station.
What companies run services between Ocean Terminal, Scotland and Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Western Harbour Park to Edinburgh Zoo via North St David Street, George Street, and Edinburgh Zoo in around 46 min. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Ocean Terminal to Saughton every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 35 min.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- 0131 475 0177
- info@edinburghtrams.com
- Website
- edinburghtrams.com
Tram from Ocean Terminal to St Andrew Square
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
Tram from Ocean Terminal to Saughton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from George Street to Edinburgh Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
Bus from Western Harbour Park to North St David Street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
Bus from Western Harbour Park to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
Bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from George Street to Edinburgh Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0333 016 6162
- info@brightbustours.com
- Website
- brightbustours.com
Bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.brightbustours.com/
- Phone
- 0131 554 4494
- mail@lothianbuses.com
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Princes Street to Edinburgh Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- £21–26
E&I Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 554 6775
- Website
- introducingedinburgh.com
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 131 777 7777
- Website
- capitalcarsscotland.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Saughton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo.
There are 2541+ hotels available in Edinburgh Zoo.



















