The average bus between Dalkeith and Edinburgh Zoo takes 49 min and the fastest bus takes 44 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Dalkeith to Edinburgh Zoo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Dalkeith and Edinburgh Zoo. The earliest departure is at 1:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Dalkeith is at 4:29 AM which arrives into Edinburgh Zoo at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Princes Street and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dalkeith to Edinburgh Zoo. However, there are services departing from Dalkeith station and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Dalkeith to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from South Street station.
Dalkeith to Edinburgh Zoo bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Edinburgh Zoo station.
The distance between Dalkeith and Edinburgh Zoo is 13.5 km. The road distance is 18 km.
You can take a bus from South Street to Edinburgh Zoo via Princes Street, Waverley Bridge, and Edinburgh Zoo in around 41 min.