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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to HaymarkettrainLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 30m
    £21–72

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusUk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoobus900
    5h 5m
    £14–59

  3. Drive 180.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Edinburgh Zoocar180.4 mi
    3h 18m
    £45–65

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeMAN - EDI
    5h 19m
    £67–160

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLPL - EDI
    5h 21m
    £81–207

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBHX - EDI
    5h
    £45–173

Preston to Edinburgh Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket 5 times a day. Tickets cost £19–70 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh Zoo via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh Zoo in around 5h 5m.

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